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  • Obesity

    Read about obesity and how it can seriously affect your health. Ways to lose weight safely include eating a healthy, reduced-calorie diet and exercising regularly.

  • Neuroendocrine tumours

    NHS information about neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) including symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Nephrotic syndrome in children

    Read about nephrotic syndrome, a condition that causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.

  • Multiple myeloma

    Find out more about multiple myeloma, also known as myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer.

  • Mitral valve problems

    Find out about the problems that can affect the heart's mitral valve, including prolapse, regurgitation and stenosis. Also, read about the different types of mitral valve surgery.

  • Marfan syndrome

    Find out what Marfan syndrome is, what causes it, plus how it's diagnosed and treated.

  • Lumps

    NHS information about lumps and swellings. Find out about different types of lumps and what causes them, and when to get medical advice.

  • Local anaesthesia

    Find out what local anaesthetics are, when they're used, and what the possible side effects are.

  • Jet lag

    Find out what causes jet lag and what you can do to reduce its effects. Get plenty of rest before you travel and try adjusting your sleep routine to the time zone of the place you're travelling to.

  • Homeopathy

    Find out about homeopathy, including how it has developed and used in treatments, plus links to other resources.