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281 sourced articles · page 7 of 12Diabetes and oral health: gum disease, dry mouth and dental care
Diabetes and mouth health affect each other. This review explains why gum disease, dry mouth and thrush are more common with diabetes, the warning signs, daily care and what to te…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidThyroid cancer: symptoms, risk factors, tests and treatment
Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland at the front of the neck. This review covers the types, symptoms, risk factors, tests, treatment options and the follow-up care that …
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidThyroid nodules: causes, tests, biopsy and follow-up explained
Thyroid nodules are common lumps in the thyroid gland, and most are not cancer. This review explains causes, symptoms, ultrasound, biopsy and blood tests, treatment options and wh…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidMetabolic syndrome: risk factors, tests and lifestyle management
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors, such as a large waist, high blood pressure and high blood fats, that raise the chance of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This r…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidDiabetes and illness: sick day care to keep blood sugar safe
Illness can push blood sugar up even when you eat less. This review explains sick day planning for people with diabetes: checks, fluids, ketones, medicines and the signs that need…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidHigh blood sugar (hyperglycemia): causes, signs and what to do
High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, mostly affects people with diabetes. This review explains the signs, common causes, what to check, how to lower the risk and when to call a doc…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Dental careMouth cancer: warning signs, risk factors and getting checked
Mouth cancer can affect the lips, tongue, gums and cheeks. This review explains warning signs, risk factors, how checks and tests work, treatment options and when to see a dentist…
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026Dental careToothache and dental abscess: causes and when to seek urgent care
Toothache has several causes, and a dental abscess is a pus-filled infection that needs urgent dental care. This review covers warning signs, treatment, prevention and emergency s…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Dental careBaby teeth and teething: caring for your child's teeth early
Baby teeth need care from the start. This review explains teething, when and how to start brushing, drink and sugar advice, and when to ask for help.
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Dental careHow to brush and floss your teeth: a daily oral care guide
Good daily habits protect teeth and gums. This review explains how to brush, floss and use interdental brushes and mouthwash, based on NHS, NIDCR and WHO guidance.
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Dental careGum disease: gingivitis and periodontitis explained simply
Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the tissues that hold teeth in place. This article explains gingivitis and periodontitis, risk factors, treatment, prevention and when…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Dental careTooth decay and cavities: causes, treatment and prevention
Tooth decay is damage to the tooth surface caused by acid from mouth bacteria. This review explains causes, early signs, dental treatment, prevention and when to see a dentist.
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Heart careHeart-healthy eating: what to eat, what to limit and the DASH plan
What you eat affects blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease risk. This article explains the DASH eating plan and advice from the WHO and CDC on fruit, vegetables, fats, sal…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Heart careCoronary artery bypass surgery (CABG): who needs it and recovery
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is heart surgery that reroutes blood around blocked arteries. This article explains who may need it, how it works, recovery, risks and follo…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Heart careCongenital heart defects: types, causes, diagnosis and lifelong care
Congenital heart defects are structural heart problems present at birth. This article explains the types, possible causes, how they are found, treatment options and why regular fo…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Heart careHeart murmur: types, causes, tests and when to see a doctor
A heart murmur is an extra sound heard between heartbeats. Many are harmless, but some point to a valve problem or a heart defect. This article explains types, causes, tests and w…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Heart carePericarditis: sharp chest pain, causes, tests and treatment explained
Pericarditis is swelling of the thin sac around the heart that often causes sharp chest pain. This article explains causes, symptoms, tests, treatment, recovery and when to seek u…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Heart careLow blood pressure (hypotension): causes, symptoms and self-care
Low blood pressure is a reading below 90/60 mmHg. For some people it is normal, for others it causes dizziness or fainting. This article explains causes, tests, self-care and when…
4 min read · 20 Oct 2026Cancer careLiving with cancer: emotional support, palliative care, survivorship
A cancer diagnosis affects feelings, family life and daily routines. This article explains common emotions, support groups, palliative care, practical tips, and follow-up care aft…
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026Cancer careUnderstanding radiotherapy: what to expect, types and side effects
Radiotherapy uses radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumours. This article explains how it works, the main types, what happens during planning and treatment, side effects a…
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026Cancer careUnderstanding chemotherapy: how it works, side effects and safety
Chemotherapy uses medicines to destroy cancer cells or slow their growth. This article explains how it works, how it is given, common side effects, urgent warning signs and how to…
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026Cancer careProstate cancer: symptoms, PSA testing and treatment options review
Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland under the bladder and often grows slowly. This article explains risk factors, symptoms, the PSA test, scans and biopsy, and the main tre…
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026Cancer careBowel (colorectal) cancer: symptoms, screening and treatment review
Bowel cancer, also called colorectal cancer, starts in the colon or rectum. This article covers risk factors, symptoms, screening, tests, treatment, prevention and when to see a d…
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026Cancer careLung cancer: symptoms, causes, tests and treatment, a review
Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs, and smoking is its main cause. This article explains risk factors, warning signs, tests, treatment options, prevention and when to …
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