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Bacterial vaginosis, also known as BV, is a type of vaginal inflammation that occurs when the bacteria in the vagina becomes unbalanced. The condition can be a one-off, but some women experience recurrent bacterial vaginosis.

Even if you do everything right and have the best intentions, if you aren’t getting enough sleep you may struggle to lose weight. So if you are trying to slim down, good sleeping practices can help you reach your goals.

Chlamydia and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK. While they are both STIs, they have different causes and different symptoms. If either one is left untreated, there is a potential for more serious complications to develop.

All diabetics know that one of the best ways to manage their condition is by continually checking their blood sugar, or blood glucose, levels on a regular basis. Regular glucose testing will also show you how it can fluctuate throughout the day depending on what you eat, drink, or get up to.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that your body produces naturally when you are exposed to direct sunlight. It can also be obtained from some of the foods you eat, like tuna, fortified cereal, and egg yolks. Getting enough Vitamin D is important because it has a major role in immune system function, keeping your bones and teeth healthy, and helping your body absorb calcium.

Not just a condition that affected Henry VIII, gout is a painful and complex form of arthritis that can happen to anyone. It often comes on suddenly and leaves the sufferer with severe pain, swelling, and redness in one or multiple joints. The most common afflicted joint is in the big toe, but it can also appear in the ankles, wrist, elbows, and fingers.

As we get older, our bones start to lose their density and become weaker. The first thirty years of your life are the best years to build up your bones because bones begin to lose strength after age 30. However, no matter what age you are you should take steps to improve bone health to prevent fractures or other types of damage.