Read more about premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which is the name for the symptoms women can experience in the weeks before their period.
Category archives: Health
PIP BREAST IMPLANTS
Find out about faulty PIP breast implants, including why they are banned, and the latest safety information on removal and replacement.
PET SCAN
Find out about positron emission tomography (PET) scans and how these three-dimensional images of the inside of the body can be used.
ORF
Read about orf, a viral skin disease that can be spread to humans by handling infected sheep and goats.
ORAL THRUSH (MOUTH THRUSH)
Read more about oral thrush, which is usually harmless. It’s common in babies and older people with dentures. It can be easily treated with medicines prescribed by a GP.
OESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA AND TRACHEO-OESOPHAGEAL FISTULA
Oesophageal atresia is a rare birth defect that affects a baby’s oesophagus (the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach).
NSAIDS
Read about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a widely used medicine for relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and bringing down a high temperature (fever).
NHS SCREENING
Find out about the different types of screening offered by the NHS in England.
NHS HEALTH CHECK
The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74.
MÉNIÈRE’S DISEASE
Ménière’s disease is a rare disorder that affects the inner ear. It can cause vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of pressure deep inside the ear.