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  • Vitamins and minerals - Vitamin A

    Find out about what vitamin A (also known as retinol) does, how much you need, and good food sources of it.

  • Psoriasis - Living with

    Although psoriasis is just a minor irritation for some people, it can have a significant impact on quality of life for those more severely affected.

  • Malnutrition – Causes

    Find out what causes malnutrition. It can be caused by a long-term health condition that leads to a loss of appetite or disrupts the body's ability to digest food or absorb nutrients.

  • Coeliac disease - Causes

    Find out what causes coeliac disease. The exact causes is unknown, but family history, environmental factors and certain health conditions are thought to play a part.

  • Amputation

    Information about amputation, including why and how it's carried out, recovery and rehabilitation, prosthetics, stump care and possible complications.

  • HIV and AIDS - Living with

    Read information for people living with HIV, including medicine advice, how to stay healthy and reduce your risk of illness, and where to find help and support.

  • Living with

    Find advice about living with COPD, including information about staying healthy, flying and financial support.

  • Genetic and genomic testing

    Find out about genetic and genomic testing on the NHS including how it works, when it's available, what the results can show and how genetic counselling can help.

  • Anticoagulant medicines - Considerations

    Read about the things you need to bear in mind if you're taking anticoagulants, including whether they're safe while pregnant and what other medicines you need to avoid.

  • Post-polio syndrome - Treatment

    There's currently no cure for post-polio syndrome (PPS), so treatment focuses on helping you manage your symptoms and improving your quality of life.