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Body dysmorphic disorder, previously known as dysmorphobia and also known as body dysmorphia or BDD, is a condition in which a person thinks he or she has a flaw in his or her appearance, or...

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The amount and type of food you eat has a major influence on your health. If you eat a well-balanced diet, it can reduce your risk of various diseases as well as help you to maintain a healthy...

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Weighing too much or too little can seriously affect your health, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your weight. This article explains how to work out whether you’re a healthy...

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Asthma medicines are used to control or prevent the symptoms of asthma. They are normally taken as inhalers (also known as ‘puffers’).
 
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Published by Bupa's Health Information Team, December 2011.

This factsheet is for parents of children with an acute middle ear infection, or for people who would like information...

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Cot death is when a baby under one year old dies suddenly and unexpectedly. If the death remains unexplained after detailed investigation the medical term is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)....

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This factsheet is for people who are having root canal treatment, or who would like information about it.

Root canal treatment involves removing infected tissue from your tooth, cleaning...