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  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) - Causes

    Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is caused by the body’s immune system producing abnormal antibodies called antiphospholipid antibodies.

  • Ankylosing spondylitis - Complications

    Read about complications of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which can affect many parts of your body.

  • Androgen insensitivity syndrome - Causes

    The genetic alteration that causes androgen insensitivity syndrome means the body cannot respond to testosterone properly.

  • What is anal cancer?

    Find out what anal cancer is, including which parts of the body are affected.

  • Alcohol misuse - Risks

    Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of adverse effects on almost every part of your body.

  • Communicating with someone with dementia

    Advice on how to encourage communication with people with dementia, including body language and physical contact, and active listening.

  • X-ray

    Read about how X-rays work, why they're used, what happens before, during and after an X-ray, and what the risks are.

  • Vitamins and minerals

    Find out about common vitamins and minerals, including what they do, how much you need, and how to ensure you get enough.

  • 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.

  • Tics

    Tics are unintentional, fast and repetitive muscle movements. Find out how long they last, when to get medical advice and how they can be treated.