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.

65 articles

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 )}

Dementia: definition, progression and prevention
What is dementia? Find out about the causes and symptoms of dementia, and how you can reduce your risk of developing the condition.
07.11.2024 9 minutes )}

Diabetes: definition, signs & risk factors
How can I tell if I have diabetes? What affects your diabetes risk? Find information about diabetes here.
04.09.2024 8 minutes )}

Hyperthyroidism: causes, symptoms and treatment
What are the causes and symptoms of hyperthyroidism? And how do you treat it? Find out more.
03.09.2024 7 minutes )}

Hand, foot and mouth disease: what can you do about it?
Is hand, foot and mouth contagious among children and adults? And how can you speed up recovery from hand, foot and mouth disease?
30.08.2024 5 minutes )}