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Once hearing is damaged, it often can't be restored.

Eating disorders are a mental illness and can affect people of all gender, ages, cultures and body sizes.

You have the potential to be a great support to your family member if they are diagnosed with an eating disorder.

Eating disorders are on the increase in children and young people. Identifying the signs and seeking early treatment is the best way to begin the journey to recovery.

Offer children the same foods as the family, with a variety of textures and flavours for balanced nutrition.

Children are able to decide how much food they need for activity and growth, if allowed to eat according to their appetite.

Snacks are an important part of a healthy diet for active children, so offer nutritious as well as high energy snacks.

Children have a natural ability to sense when they are hungry and when they are full.

Ebola virus is a rare disease that can causes severe symptoms and can be life-threatening.

A doctor may recommend an electrocardiogram for patients who may be at risk of heart disease because of family history, smoking, overweight, diabetes or other conditions.