Can COVID-19 cause diabetes, blood clots or problems during surgery? Learn what the latest science says about COVID-19 and your long-term health. 

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COVID-19: your guide to health risks after infection

Had COVID-19? That doesn’t mean you can’t get it again. Discover the latest science about coronavirus reinfections, including why they’ve become more common.

Coronavirus reinfections: what’s the risk and why do they happen?

When to worry about a mole on your skin, find out what cancerous moles look like, know when to see a doctor and discover the best way to get moles removed.

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Moles on skin – how to check if they’re normal or not?

Get the facts on erectile dysfunction and improve your sex life – find out about the causes, plus medical and natural treatments that can help you cure it.

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Erectile dysfunction: how to revive your sex life 

Does your partner have trouble getting an erection or staying hard? Erectile dysfunction can be tough on both of you. Our guide helps you support him to get the help he needs.

When he can’t get hard: a couple’s guide to erectile dysfunction

It’s common to get itchy in and around your vagina, but it can sometimes be unclear what the cause is. Find out here how to stop vaginal itching.

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Vaginal itching: home remedies to help stop and prevent it

Think you might have vaginal thrush? Learn the symptoms, causes and your treatment options – plus how to avoid getting it in the first place.


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Vaginal thrush: how to spot the symptoms and treat it

Getting outside on a hot day can trigger heat exhaustion or worse, heatstroke. Here’s how to prevent them, spot the signs and take action if you need treatment.

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Heat exhaustion vs heat stroke: signs and treatments

If you get the right treatment, rosacea needn’t rule your life. Learn about the symptoms, causes and the latest science to help you deal with it. 

Rosacea: how to spot the signs and calm your skin

Sunburn can be painful and it also increases your risk for certain health conditions. Here we take a look at some of the common myths surrounding sunburn, how long it lasts and the best tips for sunburn relief. 

Sunburn relief: what works plus how to avoid sun damage

Lung conditions are those that affect the lungs and airways. They include asthma, tuberculosis, lung cancer and pneumonia. 


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coughing

Coughing is something you do to help clear your airways when they feel blocked or irritated. Most coughs only last a short time, such as when you have a cold, but others may continue for a long time. 

You should see a doctor if you have an ongoing cough.


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chest-infection

A chest infection is an infection that affects your airways or lungs. You may develop a chest infection after having flu or a cold. Symptoms include muscle aches, a chesty cough and pain in the chest. 


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asthma

Asthma is a condition that causes the pathways to the lungs to become inflamed, making it harder to breathe. It’s a lifelong condition, but it can be controlled by effective treatment. 

When should you worry about a cough?

bronchitis

Bronchitis means inflammation of the lungs' airways. Common symptoms include a sore throat and coughing up mucus. 

Chest Pain

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Chest pain is any pain you feel in the chest. It has many causes, ranging from less serious conditions like indigestion to more serious conditions, like a collapsed lung or a heart attack.


Man using an asthma inhaler 

copd

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to lung conditions that cause breathing problems, such as emphysema. It tends to affect older people who smoke.  


Photo of hands holding a paper napkin with blood 

coughing-up-blood

Coughing up blood (haemoptysis) may not be anything to worry about if you’re generally healthy, but it can be a sign of something more serious, especially in older people or those who smoke. 

If you cough up blood, you should see a doctor. 


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lung-disease

Lung disease are conditions that affect the lungs and airways. They include asthma, lung cancer, pneumonia and tuberculosis. 


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Lungs

Coughing

Chest infection

Asthma

Bronchitis

Chest pain

COPD

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