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  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

    Find out about the different types of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), and what causes the condition and how it's treated.

  • Carotid endarterectomy

    A carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to unblock a carotid artery. The carotid arteries are the main blood vessels that supply blood to the brain, face and neck.

  • Obesity - Causes

    Read about the main cause of obesity – eating too much and moving too little. Genetics, underlying health conditions and taking certain medications can also contribute to weight gain.

  • High cholesterol - How to lower your cholesterol

    Find out what you can do to lower your cholesterol, such as what to eat and what to avoid.

  • Encephalitis - Complications

    Find out about the further problems that can occur after encephalitis, and what help and support is available.

  • Addison's disease - Treatment

    If you have Addison's disease, you'll need to take daily medicine to replace the lost hormones. This should help you to live an active life.

  • What is dementia

    Find out about dementia, including the symptoms, how to get a diagnosis, and how common dementia is.

  • Liposuction

    Find out about liposuction, including how to find a suitably qualified surgeon, how the procedure is carried out, what it costs and what to do if it goes wrong.

  • Keeping fit and healthy with a baby

    Read more about exercising and healthy eating after giving birth, including ideas for staying fit with a baby and easy ways for new parents to eat more healthily. Also, tips for parents on stopping smoking.

  • Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis) - Treatment

    Find out how primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is treated, including self-help measures like not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and limiting alcohol, plus medicines to slow the condition's progression.