Illnesses

Let's talk about illness. People living with illness describe the realities of daily life. Experts answer questions about the causes, symptoms and treatment plans for many different conditions.

66 articles

Eczema: symptoms, causes and treatment
Eczema: what is it and how can you treat it? Find out more about this inflammatory skin disease now.
16.03.2026 8 minutes )}

What can you do about high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is widespread. Learn about possible treatments and find out how you can prevent high blood pressure.
12.03.2026 5 minutes )}

Scabies: significance, symptoms and treatment
How do you contract scabies and what does it look like? What can you do about it? Find out more about this skin condition.
29.01.2026 5 minutes )}

Osteoporosis: definition, causes, symptoms and treatment
What is osteoporosis and is it curable? How does osteoporosis treatment work? Find out more about bone loss now.
20.10.2025 7 minutes )}

TSS: symptoms and progression of toxic shock syndrome
What is toxic shock? How do you recognise toxic shock caused by using a tampon? Find out about TSS causes and prevention.
16.06.2025 4 minutes )}

High cholesterol: levels, effects & treatment
What is the function of cholesterol in your body and how can you lower your cholesterol levels? Find out more.
18.03.2025 12 minutes )}

STI tests for men and women
What are the most common STI tests? Find out about sexually transmitted diseases and how they are diagnosed.
14.03.2025 6 minutes )}

Polycystic ovary syndrome: symptoms, testing and treatment
What is PCOS, and what are its symptoms? How is PCOS treated? Find out about polycystic ovary syndrome.
06.03.2025 8 minutes )}

Urinary tract infections: what can you do?
What are the causes and symptoms of UTIs? What helps with UTIs? Find out all about UTIs.
07.01.2025 11 minutes )}

Hypothyroidism: causes, symptoms and treatment
How do you know if you have hypothyroidism, and what helps if your thyroid is underactive? Find out more about hypothyroidism now.
19.12.2024 8 minutes )}