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  • Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy

    The whooping cough vaccination is recommended for all pregnant women, ideally at 20 weeks pregnant. Find out how this vaccine may help protect your baby's health.

  • Passive smoking

    Find out the health dangers of passive smoking and how to protect people near you, especially children, from secondhand smoke.

  • Why we should sit less

    There is increasing evidence that spending too much time sitting is bad for your health.

  • Diagnosis - Schizophrenia

    Read about diagnosing schizophrenia. There's no single test and the condition is usually diagnosed after assessment by a mental health specialist.

  • Causes - Fabricated or induced illness

    The causes of fabricated or induced illness (FII) are not fully understood, but mental health conditions or previous traumatic experiences in the parent or carer's life can play an important role.

  • Cautions - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

    Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) aren't suitable for everyone. They can cause problems if you have other health conditions or if they're taken alongside other medicines.

  • Uses - Antidepressants

    The main use for antidepressants is treating clinical depression in adults. They're also used for some other mental health conditions and to treat long-term pain.

  • Cautions - Antidepressants

    There are several important things to consider when taking antidepressants. You should discuss these with a GP or mental health professional.

  • Calculate your body mass index (BMI)

    Check an adult's or child's BMI to find out if they're a healthy weight.

  • Dairy and alternatives in your diet

    Read more about milk and dairy foods such as cheese and yoghurt, which are good sources of protein and calcium. But they can be high in saturated fat, so it's important to make healthy choices.