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    Find out about vitamins and minerals including beta-carotene, copper, potassium and zinc.

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    Read more about recovering from a subdural haematoma, including the problems you may experience and what support is available.

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    Read about the causes of stillbirth, including complications with the placenta (the organ that links the baby’s blood supply to the mother’s).

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    Read about the different treatments for spina bifida. Treatments will aim to address the particular problems and needs of the individual.

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    Read about the causes of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, which means it's caused by the body’s immune system attacking itself.

  • Obesity - Diagnosis

    Read about how body mass index (BMI) is used to determine whether a person is overweight or obese. Lifestyle factors, such as diet and physical activity levels, are also important.

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    Read about what happens after having surgery for laryngeal cancer, including how you'll breathe and speak after the procedure.

  • Laryngeal (larynx) cancer - Prevention

    Read about the steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing laryngeal cancer.

  • Treatment for infertility

    Find out how infertility is treated. The three main types of treatment are medicines to assist fertility, surgical procedures, and assisted conception, such as IVF and IUI.