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Can I tan with psoriasis?

I have psoriasis of the body and scalp. I have started going to a salon to do ten-minute sessions in a tanning booth.

Can porridge lower cholesterol levels?

Dr Wynnie Chan explains whether porridge can help lower cholesterol levels

Can the Atkins diet cause the runs?

After being on the Atkins diet for two weeks I experienced bad diarrhoea.

Can't concentrate

We look at how stress, or medical problems, like depression can lead to loss of energy.

Caring for a sufferer

The role of a carer can be tiring and stressful. We talk to one woman who describes how her family and support network really came up trumps when helping her care for her mum

Chronic fatigue syndrome

ME, or chronic fatigue syndrome, baffles doctors. Read up on it for the latest information

Chronic mouth ulcers

What's the cause of chronic mouth ulcers?

Chronic skin complaint caused by excessive sweating

Dermatitis caused by excessive sweating

Cold and flu myths

Myths about cold and flu

Comfort for cystitis

Every time I pass urine, I feel like I need to go again and only a small amount comes out. It does not hurt and is not painful but there is a really horrible uncomfortable feeling that I can't get rid of.

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