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Have you noticed right sided abdominal pain? While it’s usually nothing to worry about, ask yourself these key questions to find out if it’s down to digestion, or something more serious.

Symptoms 

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Upper right abdominal pain – what’s causing it?

Pain in the top left of your abdomen can be uncomfortable and worrying. Find out what could be causing it and what can help.

What’s causing your upper left abdominal pain?

Find out what being postmenopausal means for your health and wellbeing, as well as your sex life.

Conditions

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Postmenopause – signs, symptoms and what to expect

Many of us know the pain of a urinary tract infection (UTI). But what if they keep coming back – or never go away? Women share their stories.

Self-care

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What it feels like to have a recurrent or chronic UTI

Researchers assessed the impact of hypothetical state alcohol tax increases on the cost of alcohol for US adults on the basis of alcohol consumption and sociodemographic characteristics.

The Impact of a US State Alcohol Tax Increase

Excessive alcohol consumption is responsible for 88,000 deaths annually and cost the United States $223.5 billion in 2006. The objective of this study was to update prior estimates of the prevalence of alcohol dependence among US adult drinkers.

Most Excessive Drinkers Aren't Alcohol Dependent

Researchers have known for several years that the sex gap related to alcohol use and complications is narrowing. Women are drinking more, engaging in more high-risk drinking, and increasingly developing alcohol use disorder.

Women Increasingly Dying of Alcohol-Related Causes 

Alcohol misuse is where a person consumes excessive amounts of alcoholic drinks.

Alcohol misuse

Find out about foetal alcohol syndrome, a range of mental and physical problems that can affect children whose mothers drink alcohol while they're pregnant.

Foetal alcohol syndrome

Realising you have a problem with alcohol is the first step to getting better, but it's often the hardest one.

Alcohol support

The safest option is not to drink any alcohol at all if you plan to drive. Learn about drinking and driving here - using content verified by certified doctors.

How much alcohol can I drink before driving?

How much alcohol is too much? Find out how much alcohol is OK and how to cut down if you think you’re drinking too much.

Alcohol: How much is too much?

Experts are still unsure if alcohol is safe during pregnancy, so the safest approach is not to drink at all while you're expecting.

Drinking Alcohol While Pregnant

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?

On average, it takes about 1 hour for your body to break down 1 unit of alcohol. Learn about how long alcohol stays in your blood here - using content verified by certified doctors.

How long does alcohol stay in your blood?

It's a good idea to keep an eye on how much we drink, but how many of us really know what a unit of alcohol is?

Alcohol units

Is alcohol making your menopause symptoms worse? Should you give it up? Discover the what the science says and what can help you

Can you drink alcohol during the menopause?

Alcohol can be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle, but drinking too much can be dangerous. Learn the risks of drinking too much alcohol and how to measure how much alcohol you drink.

Alcohol: How much am I really drinking?

Women are drinking more alcohol, and it’s harming our health. Learn about alcohol and weight gain, breast cancer, fertility and more – plus how much is too much.

Women and alcohol – reduce your health risks

Alcohol poisoning is caused by excessive drinking, causing vomiting and passing out. Hospital treatment may be required.

Alcohol poisoning

Is your drinking making you fat? Find out how many calories are in your drink and get tips on avoiding weight gain.

Calories in alcohol

Drinking too much alcohol and want to cut back or stop? Here’s the action plan you need plus handy tips proven by science

How to cut back on drinking

The risks of having sex after drinking, including STIs and pregnancy, with tips for staying safe when you go out drinking.

Alcohol and sex – how it affects you and how to stay safe

A hangover is a set of unpleasant symptoms such as headaches, nausea and dizziness, often experienced after drinking a lot of alcohol.

What is a hangover and how can you treat it?

A drink-by-drink guide to the effects of binge drinking on your mind and body.

Binge drinking

You don't have to be an alcoholic to risk damaging your health. Regularly drinking just above recommended levels can be harmful.

The risks of drinking too much

We’ve all become familiar with hand sanitiser in recent times, but does it really work against all germs? Read on to find what hand sanitiser can and can’t protect you against, and how to use it properly.

Does hand sanitiser work?

Is it possible to cure a hangover? This article explains all. Get tips on ways to prevent or improve a hangover after festive drinking this Christmas.

Can you cure a hangover?

Sensible drinking is the best way to avoid a hangover, but these tips may help if it's too late for that.

Hangover cures

Many people enjoy an occasional drink, but not everyone knows how much is 'too much'. Go Sober for October is a great opportunity to cut down on drinking. Learn more about the recommended limits, long term health risks of excessive drinking, and the benefits of drinking less.

Go sober for October to improve your health

Could some of your daily habits be making you more stressed? Discover 8 bad habits that encourage stress.

8 bad habits that encourage stress

How a healthy lifestyle can reduce your cancer risk, including diet, being a healthy weight and drinking less alcohol.

Reduce your cancer risk

Find out what science says about how sleep much you really need, if alcohol or naps help and if a lie-in makes up for a late night.

7 sleep myths busted – they might surprise you

Gout is often managed with medications that need to be prescribed by a doctor, but experts say you can reduce your symptoms by changing your diet, and cutting down on alcohol.

Can home remedies help gout?

How to look after your skin, including stopping smoking and protecting against sun damage.

Look after your skin

Hepatitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the liver. It can occur as a result of a viral infection or because the liver is exposed to harmful substances such as alcohol.