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When you're trying to lose weight, it's tempting to want results as fast as possible. But losing weight fast is unlikely to help you keep the weight off - and it also comes with health risks. If you're trying to lose weight, you're probably keen to see, and feel,…
Sickle cell anaemia
Pamela Gyebi-Ababio, 18 at the time of this interview, from Croydon in South London, has three AS-levels and wants to be a doctor. She also has sickle cell anaemia. "I've known I've had sickle cell anaemia for as long as I can remember. I'm determined…
Sign up for weight loss email support
Sign up for 12 weekly emails to support you as you progress through the NHS Choices weight loss plan. Our weight loss plan consists of 12 weekly weight loss packs full of diet, healthy eating and physical activity advice. Each email contains a link to the relevant weekly weight…
Signs and symptoms of pregnancy
Early signs of pregnancy For women who have a regular monthly menstrual cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Women who are pregnant sometimes have a very light period, losing only a little blood. Some of the other early…
Single Route of Redress – National Trial
In line with Schedule 2 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 all local areas in England are required to publish details in their local offers for ‘notifying parents and young people of their right to appeal a decision of the local authority…
Sitting exercises
These gentle sitting exercises will help improve your mobility and prevent falls, and can even be done at home. Don't worry if you've not done much for a while - these seated exercises are gentle and easy to follow. For these exercises, choose a solid, stable chair that doesn't have wheels. You should…
Skin camouflage: Maria's story
Maria Angel talks about her experiences of living with a facial birthmark and how the Changing Faces skin camouflage service has helped. Maria was born with a Nevus of Ota, a dark grey birthmark with a bruise-like appearance, over her left cheek and eyelid. She also has a…
Skin-lightening risks
Non-prescription creams that claim to bleach or lighten your skin can be harmful. A survey carried out by the British Skin Foundation found 16% of dermatologists believe lightening creams are completely unsafe, and 80% feel they are only safe when prescribed by a dermatologist. Illegal…
Sleep apnoea: 'I fell asleep at work'
Dr Malcolm Stewart knew he had to do something about his sleep problem when he dozed off in front of one of his patients. He had just started a new job as a locum doctor in Blackpool. During the week, he lived near work in a motorhome and…