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  • Heavy periods

    Find out about heavy periods (called menorrhagia) and how to treat them if they are affecting your daily life.

  • Prosopagnosia (face blindness)

    Find out about prosopagnosia, a difficulty recognising people's faces. Read about the symptoms, causes and things you can do to help live with it.

  • Euthanasia and assisted suicide

    Read about euthanasia (deliberately ending a person's life to relieve suffering) and assisted suicide (deliberately assisting a person to kill themselves). Both are illegal in England.

  • Dementia

    Read our guide on dementia, which covers possible causes, symptoms and treatments, plus guidance for family and friends on living with dementia.

  • Colostomy

    Find out about having a colostomy, including when it's needed, how it's carried out and recovery, plus information and advice about living with a colostomy.

  • Cavernous sinus thrombosis

    Read about cavernous sinus thrombosis, which is a blood clot in the cavernous sinuses that can be life-threatening.

  • Brain abscess

    A brain abscess is a pus-filled swelling in the brain. It's a rare and life-threatening condition, usually caused by infection or a severe head injury.

  • Botulism

    Find out about botulism, a rare but life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria.

  • Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), including tiredness, weight gain, depression and increased sensitivity to cold.

  • Type 2 diabetes - Finding help and support

    There's a lot of information and support available for type 2 diabetes. Some of the support depends on the area you live in.