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Ask the experts…ovarian cancer

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year in the UK - that's 20 'new' cases a day. As with most cancers, the earlier its caught, the easier and more successful it is to treat. Unfortunately, this is one disease that's often diagnosed at a later stage. That's why we teamed up with Wellbeing of Women (WOW) to bring you an online clinic about ovarian cancer.

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talkhealth meets...Tony Linkson

Tony Linkson is a spectrum-qualified psychotherapist and counsellor. When he's not providing therapy, he coaches individuals using his creative background as a basis for helping people. He explains how he came to therapy and how it can help us in transformative ways.

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Ask the experts…acne and spots

Having spots is nothing out of the usual; up to around 55% of adults aged 20-40 live with low-grade acne. Despite how common it is, however, acne and spots can wreak havoc on our body confidence.

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talkhealth meets...Marina Lorenzato

Marina is a psychotherapist who specialises in anxiety, depression and relationship issues, as well as things like addiction, eating disorders and self-harm. We chatted with her about her practice, how coronavirus has impacted on the way she delivers help and what training to become a psychotherapist entailed. She also offers her advice for anyone thinking of taking up therapy for the first time.

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Coronavirus survivors could be at risk of developing sepsis

The UK Sepsis Trust is warning that even those who have experienced mild coronavirus symptoms may be at risk of developing the deadly infection. We explain what symptoms to watch out for and why all of us need to stay alert.

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Menopause: how to lead a full, free & fit life without bladder leaks!

One of the problems many women (as many as 1 in 3) experience unfortunately in menopause is stress urinary incontinence. The problem occurs when muscles in the base of the pelvis are weak and when hormonal changes associated with the menopause cause further degradation of the pelvic floor muscle resulting in loss of muscle bulk or thickness, loss of normal muscle function and fitness.

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Steven-Johnson Syndrome in Different Skin Types

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a serious condition and usually results from an allergic reaction to medication, begins with a fever and produces eruptions which cover 10% of the body area.

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How to look after your surgery scar

Having any kind of surgery can be tough, but it’s the healing afterwards that often presents the biggest challenges. It’s not just the physical reminder of having gone under the knife that’s a problem; the psychological impact of scarring can be as big as the issue you had ’fixed’.

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