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  1. FAQ - How much sugar? FAQs

    19/04/16

    led to new recommendations on how much sugar to eat. What does the new guidance say? We eat too much ... sugar cubes. What do they mean by ‘free’ sugars? Normally, we like things that are free but not here. ... More

  2. FAQ - Bowel Cancer FAQs

    02/09/22

    You can beat this cancer by not being embarrassed to talk about it. What is bowel cancer? Bowel ... overweight and don’t exercise. What are the symptoms? Look out for: Bleeding from your back passage and/or ... More

  3. FAQ - MND/ALS FAQs

    24/10/14

    media. If you’ve been following, you may well have wondered what exactly ALS is. We’ve a quick briefing ... to help you. What is ALS? ALS- or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis- is the most common form of motor ... neurone disease (MND) What is MND? MND is a rare condition which affects the nervous system. Nerve cells ... More

  4. FAQ - ED drugs

    20/01/21

    FAQs on the drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence. What drugs are there for ... More

  5. FAQ - Self - harm FAQs

    18/05/20

    boys and men. Another myth is that only young people do it. What is self-harm? The term self-harm ... behaviour doesn’t stop. What can cause self-harm? All sorts of things can trigger self-harm: difficult ... probably need more each time- and, again, that’s going to be dangerous. What should I do if I’m ... More

  6. FAQ - Klinefelter's Syndrome FAQs

    14/04/16

    less body hair and more feminine features. What is Klinefelter's Syndrome (KS)? In 1942 Dr Harry ... an XX egg. What are all these numbers? They're the numbers of chromosomes. Human cells have 23 ... I may have KS. What should I do? Go to your GP. He or she will probably refer you to an endocrinologist ... More

  7. FAQ - 'The Snip' FAQs

    14/04/16

    vasectomy as before. That's what's I'm afraid of. Vasectomy is carried out routinely but it ... there's no evidence to suggest a physical cause for this. What if I change my mind? Although about 60% of ... What do other men think? Read Kieran Brennan's Vasectomy Diary   MAIN IMAGE:  Scissors by James ... More

  8. FAQ - Fitness Basics FAQs

    14/01/21

    so much information on the internet where do I even begin? Right here of course. What is the minimum ... meet what the Department of Health recommend. What do they mean by moderate intensity? Good question. ... include: Running Sports such as swimming or football What about walking? Always good. A few years ago for ... More

  9. FAQ - Circumcision FAQs

    14/04/16

    Circumcision is a medical procedure that is rarely carried out for medical reasons. What is ... Whatever your personal views on what constitutes good reason, remember that no surgery is without risk and ... doctors consider that this is still far too many. What are the medical reasons for circumcision? There are ... More

  10. FAQ - Prostate FAQs

    18/01/21

    nocturia — having to get up at night to urinate What do I do if I have symptoms? Go to your GP. They may ... and shape of your prostate. They may also want to do a blood test. What is the blood test for? The ... not necessarily prostate cancer. What can go wrong with my Prostate? There are generally three ... More

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