Your need-to-know guide to bacterial vaginosis, including symptoms, causes and treatment options.

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Bacterial vaginosis: what is it and how do you deal with it?

If your child struggles to sleep it can be hard to know what’s normal and what’s not – and it can affect family life. Solving your child’s sleep problems are as much about helping your own sleep, too. 

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Want to remove body or facial hair? Learn the pros and cons of each option, from plucking and trimming to hair removal creams, epilating and waxing.

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Thyroid disease is when your thyroid gland stops working properly. Learn about the symptoms of thyroid problems, and how to deal with them.

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Learn about the symptoms of ingrown hairs, what causes them, and how to get rid of them and stop them coming back.


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Hirsutism means excessive hair growth in women. Learn what causes it, and find out about your hirsutism treatment options.

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Ease your hay fever symptoms with our guide, including medical treatment and self-help tips whether you’re indoors or out and about.


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Feeling nervous, worried or anxious about your smear test? These 16 tips can help make your next cervical screening more comfortable.

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Female genital mutilation (FGM) causes serious health issues for girls and women. Learn the facts, and how to get help if you need it. 


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Could an antihistamine help your allergy? There are many types, from tablets to nasal sprays, so which is right for you? We look at what’s available and how to take them to help you feel better.

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Cancer is a condition where cells grow and divide uncontrollably in a certain part of the body. These cells can spread to and destroy other parts of the body, including organs. 

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Close up picture of finger pointing at a brown mole on human skin (credit - Ocskaymark)

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lung-cancer

Lung cancer is a common type of cancer that often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, but other risk factors include exposure to certain chemicals, age and a family history of lung cancer.


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breast-cancer

Breast cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the breast. It's more common for people born as females to get breast cancer, but anyone can develop the condition.

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anal-cancer

Anal cancer is a rare type cancer of that affects the end of the bowel (anus). Its symptoms include bleeding from the bottom, or lumps and itchiness in and around the anus. 


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bladder-cancer

Bladder cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the lining of the bladder, an organ that stores pee. The most common symptom of bladder cancer is having blood in your pee. 


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blood-cancer

Blood cancer is a form of cancer that affects how blood cells are produced and how they work. There are 3 main types: leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. 


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bone-cancer

Bone cancer is a form of cancer that affects the bones. It often develops in bones in the upper arms or legs. It’s not clear what causes it, but you may be at increased risk if you’d had radiotherapy.


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bowel-cancer

Bowel cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the large bowel. It is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer. The main symptoms include blood in your poo, tummy pain or bloating, and changes to how often you poo. 


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cancer-of-uterus

Cancer of the uterus is cancer of the womb. The main symptom is unusual bleeding from the vagina, especially for people who have been through the menopause. 


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cancer-support

If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with cancer, finding the right support is important. This can help you to better cope with the impact of the condition on your life.  


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cancer-treatment

Cancer treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. The type of treatment given for a specific cancer may depend on the type of cancer you have and if it has spread to other parts of the body. 


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cervical-cancer

Cervical cancer is cancer that affects the lower part of the womb, called the cervix. It’s more common in people with a cervix who are 30 to 45 and sexually active. 


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Gallbladder cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the gallbladder, an organ that sits below the liver. Bile duct cancer (or cholangiocarcinoma) is cancer that develops in the bile ducts. Bile ducts are narrow tubes that run from the liver to the small intestine. 

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kidney-cancer

Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that affects the kidneys. It often causes no symptoms in its early stages, but can lead to blood in your pee and back pain as it progresses. There are several different types of kidney cancer, but the most common is renal cell carcinoma.

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leukaemia

Leukaemia is cancer of the blood cells. It affects the parts of body that make blood cells – bone marrow and lymph nodes. Leukaemia causes abnormal blood cells to form, which don’t act in the same way as healthy blood cells. Four main types of leukaemia exist. 


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liver-cancer

If cancer starts in the liver it’s called primary liver cancer. If it starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the liver, it’s called secondary liver cancer. Some types of liver cancer can be treated, but the treatment needed often depends on where the cancer is in the liver, how big it is, if it has spread and how healthy you are in general.


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mouth-cancer

Mouth cancer can appear anywhere in the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue or roof of the mouth. Your risk of mouth cancer is higher if you smoke or drink alcohol. 


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nose-cancer

Nose cancer is also known as nasal cancer. It affects the space behind and inside the nose. It's a rare type of cancer that can cause symptoms like nosebleeds, constantly-blocked nose and not being able to smell things well.


3D Illustration of Human Digestive System

3D Illustration of Human Digestive System (credit - magicmine)

oesophageal-cancer

Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the pipe that carries food from your mouth to your stomach (oesophagus). Symptoms of oesophageal cancer include problems swallowing, heartburn and feeling sick. 


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Woman in grey t-shirt, focus on human reproduction system (credit - mi-viri)

ovarian-cancer

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the 2 egg-producing glands that sit on either side of the womb. It’s more common in people who have reached the menopause, but it’s exact cause isn't known.

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Illustration of Human Body Organs and pancreas (credit - magicmine)

pancreatic-cancer

Pancreatic cancer can affect any part of the pancreas, an organ that sits below the stomach. Its cause is not fully understood, but your risk may be higher if you have already have a condition that affects the pancreas, like chronic pancreatitis,. 

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Doctor talks with a man, sexual health concept (credit - Business)

penis-cancer

Penile cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the penis. It can develop anywhere on the penis and tends to affect people aged over 50. Penile cancer can be treated, but the exact treatment needed depends on the size of the affected area and if the cancer has spread.


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Man wearing prostate cancer awareness ribbon (credit - Image Source)

prostate-cancer

Prostate cancer is cancer that affects the prostate gland, which sits in the pelvis, between the bladder and penis. It can cause symptoms, such as finding it hard to pee or needing to pee more. If you have a prostate, your risk of developing prostate cancer increases as you gets older. 

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Medical x-ray illustration of stomach cancer with tumor (credit - peterschreiber.media)

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testicular-cancer

Testicular cancer is a rare cancer that starts in the testicles or testes – small, round sex organs that sit inside the scrotum. Testicular cancer can be treated if caught early enough.


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