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  • Carotid endarterectomy - When it's needed

    A carotid endarterectomy may be needed if one or both of your carotid arteries becomes narrowed by a build-up of fatty deposits (plaque).

  • Burns and scalds - Complications

    Burns and scalds can sometimes lead to further problems, including shock, heat exhaustion, infection and scarring.

  • Acute myeloid leukaemia - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), which include pale skin, tiredness, breathlessness, high temperature, sweating, weight loss and frequent infections.

  • Eyelid surgery

    Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin or fat from the eyelids. The surgery changes the look of hooded or droopy eyelids or eye bags.

  • Foods to avoid giving babies and young children

    Find out what foods to avoid giving babies and young children, including salt, sugar, saturated fat, nuts and eggs.

  • Keeping your baby safe in the sun

    Babies and young children can become ill in very hot weather. Get NHS information on out how to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and sunburn.

  • Typhoid fever

    Find out about typhoid fever, what causes it, how it's treated and what you can do to protect yourself if you're travelling to a high-risk area.

  • Rabies

    Find out about rabies, including where it’s found, how you get it, how to avoid it and what the symptoms are.

  • 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.

  • Lupus

    Find out about lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus), including causes, symptoms, treatment and how you can ease your symptoms.