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Lipomas are soft, painless lumps that grow slowly under the skin. While they don't normally cause any harm, they tend to grow larger and you may choose to have one removed to feel less self-conscious ...

Cystitis is quite simply inconvenient, from the burning sensation when trying to urinate to sitting on the toilet in utter frustration. Sometimes, however, the discomfort of trying to empty the bladde...

Dr Boon Lim is a renowned cardiologist and expert in the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias. He recently presented at the 2018 Heart Rhythm Congress in Birmingham, which is the largest meeting of ...

In this article, Miss Chloe Constantinou will address common questions about breast lumps to help you understand when it’s important to seek medical attention and when you can be more at ease.

Gallstones can sometimes cause pain and discomfort, and can sometimes require surgical intervention. Professor Hemant Kocher, leading surgeon, provides an overview including whether gallstones are dan...

Knee pain is sometimes caused by an issue with the hip. Dr Arj Imbuldeniya explains the possible causes in young and older adults of hip and knee related pain, as well as the symptoms that could sugge...

Do you have pain at the front or the sides of your knee? Has your doctor told you it's nothing to worry about? It could be a case of the often mis-diagnosed Hoffa's syndrome. Leading consultant orthop...

Leading women’s health expert and consultant gynaecologist Mr Mahantesh Karoshi sheds light on the association between male castration and longevity, and discusses the associated implications of this ...

Usually tooth removal is a fairly straightforward process, but there are some risks involved. We got in contact with the highly experienced specialist in prosthodontics, Professor Christian Mehl, to f...

Many things can irritate your eyes, and all of us will experience the symptoms of pink-eye in our lifetimes. While conjunctivitis or infections are more common causes, a more unusual possibility is th...