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• Scars

  Find out about scars, including types of scars, things you can do to improve how a scar looks, and treatments that may be recommended if a scar is severe.

• Sickle cell disease - Carriers

  Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of sickle cell and what it means for your health and any children you may have.

• Paget's disease of the nipple - Reducing the risk

  Information about preventing breast cancer, including advice about diet, exercise, the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and breast screening.

• Dandruff

  Find out what causes dandruff, what you can do to get rid of it and when to get medical advice.

• Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) - Diagnosis

  Find out how myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS) is diagnosed. There's no test for the condition, but there are clear guidelines for diagnosing it.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Diagnosis

  Find out about the main tests used to diagnose COPD, including breathing tests, an X-ray and blood tests.

• Causes of liver cancer

  Understand the main causes of liver cancer and the ways you can lower your chances of getting it.

• Glandular fever

  Find out about glandular fever including what the symptoms are, how to treat it yourself, how to stop it spreading, and when to get medical help.

• Why vaccination is important and the safest way to protect yourself

  Find out how vaccines work, what they contain and the most common side effects.

• Starting to talk about your illness

  It can feel very difficult to speak about your illness or the fact you're dying, but talking with your loved ones can help.