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Weight loss

Being overweight or obese puts a person more at risk of health problems. Reducing your weight reduces many of these risks. Find out what products are available for weight loss.

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Sinus and nasal problems

Most sinus problems are due to allergy, infection, or a foreign substance inhaled up the nose. Find out what products are available for sinus and nasal problems.

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Rubella self-care

Rubella (German measles or three-day measles) is caused by a virus different from the measles virus. It is spread by coughing and sneezing. Find out what products are available for rubella.

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Poisonings

Poisoning is a common cause of hospital admissions for adults and children, and common household medicines are the leading cause of poisoning. Find out more about poisonings.

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Mumps self-care

Mumps is a viral infection of the salivary glands on the neck, below your ears. Mumps is most common in school-aged children and young adults. Find out what products are available for mumps.

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Irritable bowel syndrome self-care

Irritable bowel syndrome is common, with around 20% of people likely to suffer from it at some time. IBS involves abdominal pain with changes in bowel habits. Find out what products are available for IBS.

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Measles self-care

Measles is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. It is most common in children and is spread by coughing, sneezing or sometimes kissing. Find out what products are available for measles.

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Hair loss self-care

Hair loss can be normal (hereditary hair loss), or abnormal, which is usually temporary. Hair loss can affect men, women and children. Find out what products are available for hair loss.

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Headlice

Head lice live in the hair, feed on blood from the scalp and lay eggs called nits. They are often most noticeable behind the ears and at the nape of the neck.

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Muscle aches and pains

General muscular aches and pains are often caused by unaccustomed use or overuse of muscles. Find out what products are available for muscle aches and pains.

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Osteoarthritis self-care

Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis in which your joint cartilage becomes damaged, and affected joints are painful and stiff. Find out what products are available for osteoarthritis.

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Migraine self-care

A migraine is typically a headache with moderate to severe throbbing or pounding on one side of your head, and can last from 4 hours to 3 days.

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Influenza: self-care

Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus. It usually starts suddenly, can be extremely debilitating and can lead to serious complications. Find out what products are available for influenza.

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Warts: self-care

Warts are benign growths of skin caused by the human papillomavirus and transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact. Find out what products are available for warts.

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Sore throat: self-care

A sore throat makes swallowing difficult and painful. Sore throat is common because it is associated with the common cold. Find out what products are available for sore throat.

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Pain in children

It is not always easy to know when or why your child is in pain. Pain can be caused by injury or illness, such as a sore throat or ear infection.

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Shingles self-care

Shingles is a painful viral skin rash that usually appears on one side of your waist, but can affect your chest, back, legs or face.

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Dry coughs

A dry cough is non-productive and irritating, and sometimes causes a tickly throat. Find out what products are available for a dry cough.

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