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  1. Dangers of black henna

    If you see a shop or stall offering to paint black tattoos onto your skin, don't be tempted to get one. It could leave you scarred for life and put you at risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction. Often called "black henna" or "neutral henna" tattoos,…
  2. Darcus Howe: 'My battle with prostate cancer'

    Darcus Howe, the racial equality campaigner, talks about raising awareness of prostate cancer, which affects three times more black men than white men. Howe, who died in 2017, is best known as the "Devil's Advocate", the name of the current affairs television programme he presented in the 1990s. "There's ignorance…
  3. David Weir, Paralympic superhuman

    Paralympic superhero David Weir tried all manner of sports before falling for wheelchair racing. The south Londoner, nicknamed the Weirwolf, says his sporting career might have been very different had he lived north of the Thames. We spoke to David after his success at the London 2012 Paralympic games.…
  4. Dealing with acne

    Acne usually starts in puberty, but it affects adults too. Around 80% of teenagers get some form of acne, and there are many myths about what causes it. Here are the facts and details of treatments. Acne consists of spots and painful bumps on the skin. It's…
  5. Dealing with jealousy

    Jealousy is a normal emotion, but it can be painful and difficult to control. Jealousy happens most commonly within a romantic relationship, although it can occur between siblings and other family members, in friendships and in professional relationships. A small amount of jealousy can be…
  6. Dental check-ups

    You may assume you should have a dental check-up every six months, but some people may not need to go so often and others may need more frequent checks. Your dentist will suggest when you should have your next check-up based on how good your oral health is. The time between check-ups…
  7. Dental treatment abroad

    If you're considering dental treatment abroad, do your research and be aware of the potential risks. There are no official statistics on the number of people travelling abroad for dental treatment. But a 2007 survey by the consumer association Which? found dentistry is one of…
  8. Dental treatments

    This is a guide to the main treatments carried out by dentists. Some are readily available on the NHS, while some may only be available on the NHS in certain circumstances. As with glasses and prescription costs, you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your NHS dental treatment.…
  9. Diabetes and sport

    When Gary Blakie was 12, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It hasn't stopped him from representing the UK in the World Triathlon Age Group Championships. How did you react when you were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? "I was diagnosed when I was…
  10. Diabetes and your heart

    People with diabetes are at greater risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD) than the general population. People with diabetes have about twice the risk of developing a cardiovascular disease such as CHD compared with people who don't have the condition. Cases of CHD are…
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