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  1. Blood and pathology tests

    Pathology tests cover blood tests, and tests on urine, stools (faeces) and bodily tissues

  2. Blood count

    The full blood count (FBC) test looks for abnormalities in the blood, such as unusually high or low numbers of blood cells.

  3. Blood donation

    Donated blood is used to help people who are sick or injured, or for medical research.

  4. Blood groups

    A person's blood group is determined by a pair of genes, one each inherited from their mother and father.

  5. Blood pressure

    Healthy eating and lifestyle changes can help to manage high blood pressure.

  6. Blood pressure (high) - hypertension

    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.

  7. Blood pressure (low) - hypotension

    Low blood pressure is only a problem if it has a negative impact on the body.

  8. Blood transfusion

    Donated blood is screened for blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis and HIV.

  9. Blushing and flushing

    Severe blushing can make it difficult for the person to feel comfortable in social or professional situations.

  10. Body contouring surgery

    Body contouring is surgery to remove sagging skin and extra fat, and improve the shape and tone of underlying tissue.