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  • What is soft tissue sarcoma?

    Find out what soft tissue sarcoma is, which parts of the body can be affected and how serious it is.

  • Sickle cell disease - Causes

    Read about what causes sickle cell disease, how it's inherited and how it affects the body.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis - Symptoms

    Rheumatoid arthritis mainly affects the joints, although it can cause problems in other parts of the body too.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis - Causes

    Read about the causes of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, which means it's caused by the body’s immune system attacking itself.

  • What is retinoblastoma?

    Find out what retinoblastoma is, and what part of the body is affected.

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica - Diagnosis

    Find out how polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is diagnosed. A series of blood tests may be used to check the levels of inflammation in your body.

  • What is penile cancer?

    Find out what penile cancer is, including which part of the body is affected.

  • Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Causes

    Find out what can cause an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), including Graves' disease, thyroid nodules and an increased level of iodine in the body.

  • Obesity - Diagnosis

    Read about how body mass index (BMI) is used to determine whether a person is overweight or obese. Lifestyle factors, such as diet and physical activity levels, are also important.

  • Mumps - Treatment

    Treatment for mumps is focused on relieving symptoms until your body's immune system fights off the infection. The infection usually passes within a week or two.