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What is acne? Acne, also medically known as acne vulgaris, is one of the most common conditions that affect the skin. It is estimated to affect up to 85% of…

What is VASER liposuction? Liposuction is a procedure that removes unwanted fat cells from your body. It is usually carried out on areas of the body where stubborn fat deposits…

What’s a "normal" period? The majority of women of reproductive age have a monthly cycle known as the ‘menstrual cycle’. This is usually a 28-day cycle, during which the womb…

What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common long-term condition affecting your gut (bowel). The bowel itself is not damaged and may look normal even under a microscope,…

Reconstructive breast surgery, performed at Highgate Hospital London, has transformed the life of Ann, aged 47 from Essex. Weighing 25 stone and with a staggering 48J bra size, obese Ann,…

Skin cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the UK and the vast majority of these develop as a result of sun exposure.  Five or more sunburns in…

Varicose Veins generally do not cause any serious risk to your health but some people consider them unsightly and seek to remove them for cosmetic reasons. The effect of varicose…

Q: What is Arthroscopy? Arthroscopy - otherwise known as keyhole surgery - is a treatment, which is used to look inside almost any joint and treat injuries or problems within it.…

Q: Why do I have back pain? A lot of different conditions cause back pain and it can be difficult to say what the cause is. It is a very…

Q: My shoulder hurts… what should I do? It is important to establish if the pain is originating from the shoulder itself or if there is another cause, like the…