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  • Obesity - Causes

    Read about the main cause of obesity – eating too much and moving too little. Genetics, underlying health conditions and taking certain medications can also contribute to weight gain.

  • Myasthenia gravis - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of myasthenia gravis, including droopy eyelids, double vision and difficulty making facial expressions. It can also cause slurred speech and difficulty eating.

  • Symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)

    Find out about the symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), which are usually worse after eating and tend to come and go.

  • Hepatitis C - Lifestyle FAQs

    Read answers to questions about living with hepatitis C, including questions about lifestyle changes, diet, travelling and having a baby.

  • Haemochromatosis - Treatment

    Find out about the main treatments for haemochromatosis, including whether you should make any changes to your diet.

  • Gangrene - Prevention

    Find out how to lower your risk of developing gangrene including foot care advice, which is very important if you have diabetes, not smoking, eating healthily and exercising regularly.

  • Gallstones

    Changes to your diet and losing weight (if you are overweight) may help prevent gallstones.

  • Advice for new parents

    Babies with Down's syndrome are like any newborn babies. They'll be eating, sleeping, crying, and needing love and cuddles just like all babies.

  • Coronary heart disease - Prevention

    Find out how to reduce your risk of getting coronary heart disease (CHD). A healthy diet, regular exercise, keeping to a healthy weight, not smoking and reducing your alcohol intake will all lower your risk.

  • Anal fissure - Treatment

    Read about treatments for anal fissures, including having a high-fibre diet to avoid constipation and using various medicines, such as laxatives and topical anaesthetics.