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Bladder irritation

As I finish passing urine, I get a strange feeling as though I may still need to go, but I don't. It doesn't hurt or feel like a burning sensation, but is slightly uncomfortable.

Bleeding after sex

Every time my boyfriend and I have sex, I bleed. There was no bleeding the first time we had sex, it only started happening after the second time. I read that it could be a sign of an STI?

Blood in stools - what does it mean?

worries about blood in stools should be checked out

Bottom boil

I've recently had a boil or a pimple on my bottom, just in the crease. It was incredibly painful for just over a week before it burst.

Brain cancer: Nathan and Lucy's story

A mother's story of how her son died of cancer

Breast itchiness

I have occasional itching on my left breast - it feels as if the itch is under the skin. Should I be concerned?

Breathe easy

Diagnosing and managing asthma in adults and children

Brush up on your dental health

A brand new 2004 guide on how to look after your dental health. We examine everything from treaments and toothache to getting a whiter smile

Can asthma and exercise be possible?

Control asthma before resuming an exercise programme

Can I catch pleurisy?

What is pleurisy, and is it contagious?

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