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Sexual dysfunction can affect men and women, in both the body and the mind. Sexual health is about more than mechanics; it’s about your emotions, your relationship and other aspects of your life and wellbeing that you might not even know…

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Asthma is a common long-term condition that can cause a cough, wheezing, and breathlessness. The severity of the symptoms varies from person to person. Asthma can be controlled well in most people most of the time. What is asthma?…

Go to Source By Janet Conner-KnoxTimes Staff Writer The Wilson County Health Department along with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services have been working all week with a local facility where one person…

Go to Source George Michael no longer feels as ''safe'' as he used to. The 'Careless Whisper' hitmaker - who collapsed at his London home last month, reportedly for the second time recently - ''almost'' died after…

Many bone cysts heal without treatment. However, treatment is sometimes necessary if the cyst is painful or to prevent the bone fracturing. Unicameral bone cyst If the cyst is small and the affected bone is strong, a policy of watchful…

Myasthenia gravis is a rare long-term condition that causes certain muscles to become weak. It mainly affects muscles that are controlled voluntarily – often those controlling eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, chewing, swallowing…

Muscle weakness is the main symptom of myasthenia gravis. The eye and facial muscles and those that control swallowing are commonly affected. The symptoms of myasthenia gravis can come on suddenly, but it may take some time before the…

Myasthenia gravis is caused by a problem with the transmission of nerve signals to the muscles. It is an autoimmune condition, which means the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. Nerve signals Nerve signals travel down the nerves…

Confirming a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis can take a long time because the condition is rare and muscle weakness can be a symptom of many conditions. Your GP will look at your medical history and your symptoms. They may suspect myasthenia…

There is no cure for myasthenia gravis, but treatments are available to help control the symptoms. In many cases, treatment for myasthenia gravis can significantly improve muscle weakness and a person with the condition is able to lead a…

Suicide is the act of intentionally ending your life.If you are reading this because you have, or have had, thoughts about taking your own life, it's important you ask someone for help. It's probably difficult for you to see at this time,…

Despite being a leading cause of death, both in the UK and worldwide, there is little hard evidence to explain why some people attempt suicide. Most people who choose to end their lives do so for complex reasons. Research has shown that in…

One of the best things you can do if you think someone may be feeling suicidal is to encourage them to talk about their feelings and to listen to what they say.Talking about someone's problems is not always easy and it may be tempting to …

If you are reading this because you are having suicidal thoughts, try to ask someone for help. It may be difficult at this time, but it's important to know you are not beyond help and you are not alone. Talking to someone can help you see…

Sometimes, there may be obvious signs that someone is at risk of attempting suicide, although this is not always the case.High-risk warning signsA person may be at high risk of attempting suicide if they: threaten to hurt or kill…

It is impossible to guarantee you will never get a mental health condition, but you can take steps to improve your mental health.If you're stronger emotionally, you may find it easier to cope with stressful or upsetting incidents, reducing…

Ejaculation problems, such as premature ejaculation, are a common cause of sexual problems in men. There are three main types of ejaculation problems: premature ejaculation retarded ejaculation retrograde ejaculation These…

Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome, is a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body. Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and extreme tiredness. People with fibromyalgia may also have: difficulty sleeping…

HIV is a virus most commonly caught by having unprotected sex or by sharing infected needles and other injecting equipment to inject drugs. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. The virus attacks the immune system, and weakens your …

Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It is mainly made by the liver but can also be found in some foods we eat. Having an excessively high level of lipids in your blood…

Pneumonia is inflammation (swelling) of the tissue in one or both of your lungs. It is usually caused by an infection. At the end of the breathing tubes in your lungs are clusters of tiny air sacs. If you have pneumonia, these tiny sacs…

Gallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder. In most cases they do not cause any symptoms. However, if a gallstone becomes trapped in a duct (opening) inside the gallbladder it can trigger a sudden…

Known as the "silent killer", high blood pressure rarely has obvious symptoms. Around 30% of people in England have high blood pressure but many don't know it. If left untreated, high blood pressure increases your risk of a heart attack or…

Bowel cancer is a general term for cancer that begins in the large bowel. Depending on where the cancer starts, bowel cancer is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer. Symptoms of bowel cancer include blood in your stools (faeces),…

If you or your child has balanitis, the recommended treatment will depend on what is causing the condition. In all cases of balanitis you should avoid potential irritants and make sure to practise good hygiene. For example: keep your…

A hernia is where an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. The muscles are usually strong enough to keep the organs in place. However, a weakness may cause a hernia to occur. Types of…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition of the digestive system. It can cause bouts of stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. The symptoms of IBS usually appear for the first time when a person is between 20 and…