Spot the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in winter or summer and discover self-help tips, plus treatments your doctor can help with.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – how to cope

On average you can can expect to get 2-4 colds a year, so find out how to get relief from symptoms like coughs, sneezes and a runny nose – and feel better.

Common cold – the symptoms and how to get rid of it

A sore throat is common and can feel irritating and painful – find the cause of yours plus the best ways to soothe it.

Sore throat – why it happens and what can ease it 

Get rid of belly fat and boost your heart health with our simple, science-backed tips for managing your diet, exercise, stress levels and hormone balance.

How to lose belly fat – 18 things you need to know

Get control of migraine – symptoms, causes and what helps


Alcoholic liver disease is liver damage caused by drinking too much alcohol over many years. Find out about its symptoms, causes and treatment. 

How does alcohol affect the liver?

There are lots of different types of birth control (contraception). Discover the best contraceptive method for you and your life stage.

Types of contraceptives – what’s right for you?

Tiredness, weight gain, night sweats… symptoms of a thyroid problem can really take their toll. Women share their journey through diagnosis and treatment.

What it feels like to have a thyroid problem

Getting pain under your left rib cage? Don’t ignore it – find out what might be the problem and whether you can treat it at home or you need to see a doctor.

Pain under left rib cage? Find out why it could be happening

If you’re worried about any part of your health, getting checked out by a doctor or health professional is important. But there are also a number of health checks you can do from the comfort of your own home that are quick and easy to do.

Home health checks

Needing to dash to the loo because of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Bloated and struggling to zip up your jeans? You don’t have to put up with gut health problems. Our guide is full of articles – from the best treatments to self-care tips.

A healthy gut

We all experience an ache or a cramp from time to time. But for some, pain is a part of daily life – and disproportionately it’s women who get it most. Our guide uncovers the “gender pain-gap”, the conditions that cause pain and how to manage it.

Pain management

So many of us miss out on good sleep due to issues like stress or symptoms such as snoring. If you struggle to get your 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night you need our guide, which is packed with tips and help. Plus see our trusted resources for more.

Better sleep

Urinary tract infections are extremely common – around 10 in 25 women and 3 in 25 men will be affected in their lifetime. Worried about UTIs? Our guide has you covered – from self-care tips to understanding each condition and next steps.

Understanding UTIs

Looking for the right contraception for you? Want to learn more about the potential side effects of your birth control? Read the articles in this guide to learn more about your contraception choices and find what’s best for you.

Birth control

Hot flushes? Achy joints? Trouble sleeping? If you've started the menopause, you might need help managing your symptoms. Our guide tells you all you need to know to empower you on your menopause journey. Plus there are helpful resources to support you. 

Menopause

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Learn the facts about iron deficiency anemia, a common condition that can lead to health problems if it isn’t treated. 


Iron deficiency anemia – causes and treatment

Have you noticed blood in your semen? Find out about the common causes, who’s affected, and when it needs to be treated. 


Blood in semen – why it happens and what to do

DKA is a serious complication of diabetes. Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.


Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) – symptoms and treatment

You can get herpetic whitlow if the herpes simplex virus affects your finger – find out how to treat it.

Herpetic whitlow – spot the signs

If you have pain and swelling in your testicles, epididymitis could be the cause – learn what it is and what you can do about it.


Epididymitis – how to treat it

Cerebral venous thrombosis is a blood clot of a vein in the brain. The clot causes blood to first collect in the vein before leaking into the brain tissues. 

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) – spot the signs

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