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  • Burns and scalds - Complications

    Burns and scalds can sometimes lead to further problems, including shock, heat exhaustion, infection and scarring.

  • Acute myeloid leukaemia - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), which include pale skin, tiredness, breathlessness, high temperature, sweating, weight loss and frequent infections.

  • Typhoid fever

    Find out about typhoid fever, what causes it, how it's treated and what you can do to protect yourself if you're travelling to a high-risk area.

  • Rabies

    Find out about rabies, including where it’s found, how you get it, how to avoid it and what the symptoms are.

  • Obesity

    Read about obesity and how it can seriously affect your health. Ways to lose weight safely include eating a healthy, reduced-calorie diet and exercising regularly.

  • Lupus

    Find out about lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus), including causes, symptoms, treatment and how you can ease your symptoms.

  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

    Find out about the different types of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), and what causes the condition and how it's treated.

  • Common questions about ezetimibe

    NHS medicines information on common questions about ezetimibe.

  • 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.

  • High cholesterol - How to lower your cholesterol

    Find out what you can do to lower your cholesterol, such as what to eat and what to avoid.