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  • Pneumonia

    Find out about pneumonia, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, what the treatments are, what causes it and how to prevent it.

  • Oral thrush (mouth thrush)

    Find out about oral thrush, including common symptoms and what to do if you or your child has it.

  • Who can and cannot take spironolactone

    NHS medicines information on who can take spironolactone and who may not be able to take it.

  • Who can and cannot take morphine

    NHS medicines information on who can take morphine and who may not be able to take it.

  • Hydrocephalus - Causes

    Find out what causes hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus present at birth (congenital) can be caused by conditions like spina bifida. Hydrocephalus that develops later (acquired) is often the result of an injury or illness.

  • Who can and cannot take lorazepam

    NHS medicines information on who can take lorazepam and who may not be able to take it.

  • Differences in sex development

    Find out about differences in sex development (DSDs), a group of rare conditions where the reproductive organs and genitals don't develop as expected. Some people prefer to use the term intersex.

  • Loneliness in older people: how to help

    Find out how to help lonely or socially isolated older people in your community, including volunteering for organisations that support older people.

  • Loneliness in older people

    Older people are especially vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation – and it can have a serious effect on health. But there are ways to overcome loneliness, even if you live alone and find it hard to get out.

  • Why we should sit less

    There is increasing evidence that spending too much time sitting is bad for your health.