Conditions

Heartburn after a big meal happens to almost everyone now and then. When it keeps happening, or wakes you up at night, it's usually acid reflux, and i

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the UK. It isn't just a teenage problem: plenty of people get it in their twenties, thirties and bey

Altitude Sickness Medication Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), occurs when you cannot get enough oxygen from the air

Feeling sick is miserable, and it's often a sign of something short-lived, such as a stomach bug, a migraine or motion sickness. Most nausea passes on

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, but when it's intense or doesn't go away, it can take over your life. As well as worried thoughts, anxiety cau

A blue reliever inhaler is the one you reach for when your chest gets tight, you start wheezing or you're short of breath. It works within minutes, wh

BV, or bacterial vaginosis, is the most common reason for unusual vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age. It isn't an STI and it isn't dangero

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK, and most people who have it don't notice any symptoms. The good news is t

The contraceptive pill is one of the most popular forms of contraception in the UK. Taken correctly, it's more than 99% effective at preventing pregna

Cystitis is a bladder infection, and it's the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI). If you've had it before, you'll know the feeling stra

Eczema and psoriasis both cause dry, itchy, sore patches of skin, and both tend to flare up and settle down over time. They're different conditions, b

Erectile dysfunction (ED) means finding it hard to get or keep an erection firm enough for sex. Almost every man has the odd night when it doesn't hap

Genital Herpes Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV

Losing your hair is extremely common, and for most men it's down to genes rather than anything you've done. It isn't a health problem, but it can knoc

Hay fever is an allergy to pollen, and it affects millions of people in the UK every year. Sneezing, a runny or blocked nose and itchy, watery eyes ca

High fluoride toothpaste contains much more fluoride than everyday toothpaste. It's used by people who are more likely to get tooth decay, to strength

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common long-term condition that causes tummy pain, bloating and changes in your bowel habits. It affects up to 1 i

Jet lag happens when you fly across time zones and your body clock is still set to home. You might feel wide awake at 3am and exhausted at lunchtime,

Malaria is a serious, sometimes fatal infection spread by mosquito bites in parts of Africa, Asia, South and Central America and the Middle East. If y

A migraine is more than a bad headache. It's a throbbing, often one-sided pain that can come with nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and visual d

If you've had unprotected sex, or your contraception has let you down, the morning after pill can stop a pregnancy before it starts. It works best the

A good skincare routine doesn't need ten steps. Cleansing, a few targeted products and daily sunscreen do most of the work. Obagi is a professional sk

Most aches and pains, from a stiff back to a sprained ankle, get better on their own within a few weeks. The right painkiller keeps you moving while t

Period delay tablets let you postpone your period so it doesn't clash with a holiday, wedding, exam, race or other important event. In the UK, the med

Period pain is very common. Most people who have periods get cramps at some point, and for some it's bad enough to stop them working, studying or slee

Piles (haemorrhoids) are swollen blood vessels in and around your bottom. They're very common, especially during pregnancy and in people who often get

Premature ejaculation (PE) is when you ejaculate sooner than you or your partner would like during sex, most of the time. It's one of the most common

Rosacea is a common long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It usually starts with flushing that comes and goes, and over time can caus

Yes, men get thrush too. It's a yeast infection that usually affects the head of the penis and under the foreskin, causing redness, itching and sorene

Thrush is a yeast infection, and almost every woman gets it at some point. It's itchy, sore and annoying, but it isn't serious, and it usually clears

Travel sickness (motion sickness) can turn a holiday, a ferry crossing or even a school run into an ordeal. It's very common, especially in children,

Unwanted facial hair is common in women, and far more common than most people realise. Dark or coarse hair on the chin, upper lip or jawline can affec

A varied, balanced diet gives most people the vitamins and minerals they need. Supplements can help fill specific gaps, such as vitamin D in the darke

Weight loss injections and tablets have changed what's possible for people living with obesity. They're not a quick fix or a replacement for eating we