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  1. Prostate cancer research

    Research into prostate cancer is focused on finding a test to sort aggressive tumours, known as tigers, from the harmless ones, the pussycats. Health experts agree that the current examination, the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, has major limitations in assessing prostate cancers. In particular, it cannot determine…
  2. Common skin conditions

    A short guide to some of the most common skin conditions. Atopic eczema  Cold sores Hives (urticaria)  Impetigo Itching Psoriasis  Ringworm  Scabies  Vitiligo Warts and verrucas Atopic eczema  Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is the most common form of eczema and makes your…
  3. Diagnosis and treatment

    When it comes to your prostate cancer treatment, it's your decision which option to choose. A healthcare team, including different treatment specialists, will advise you on your options and help you decide what to do.  There's not always a clear medical reason for choosing one type of treatment…
  4. Raising low self-esteem

    We all have times when we lack confidence and don't feel good about ourselves. But when low self-esteem becomes a long-term problem, it can have a harmful effect on our mental health and our lives. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the opinion we have of…
  5. Breast cancer genes

    A fault (mutation) in certain genes can increase your risk of breast cancer. Women at risk of having a faulty gene are offered tests and screening. Genes called BRCA1, BRCA2, TP53, PALB2 or PTEN are the main ones linked to a high risk of breast cancer. Everyone has these genes.…
  6. Fitness advice for wheelchair users

    As a wheelchair user, getting active will bring you important health benefits and can help you manage daily life, too. Regular aerobic exercise - the kind that raises your heart rate and causes you to break a sweat - and muscle-strengthening exercise are just as…
  7. Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather

    Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long there are health risks. If a heatwave hits this summer, make sure the hot weather doesn't harm you or anyone you know. This page covers: Why is a heatwave a problem? Who…
  8. How to spot child sexual exploitation

    Each year in England thousands of children and young people are raped or sexually abused. This includes children who have been abducted and trafficked, or beaten, threatened or bribed into having sex. Media coverage of police investigations into the crimes of Jimmy Savile and other…
  9. Children and bereavement

    The following information could help if your child has lost a loved one or if a loved one is dying. If your child has a loved one who's dying If a child has a loved one who is going to die, they can benefit from special support.…
  10. How to talk to your child about drugs

    It can be difficult to talk about drugs with your kids. Use these tips to help you talk openly with your child. 1. Don't panic If you find out that your child has tried drugs, your first reaction may be anger or panic. Wait until…
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