A-Z of health information

Most people with Guillain-Barré syndrome experienced some form of viral or bacterial infection before the onset of symptoms.

Brushing teeth regularly helps to prevent gum disease and early treatment can help save affected teeth.

The health of your gut microbiome impacts both your physical and mental health.

A haematologist specialises in diagnosing, treating and managing diseases of the blood and blood-producing organs.

Haemochromatosis (iron overload disorder) tends to be under-diagnosed, partly because its symptoms are similar to those caused by a range of other illnesses.

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a rare condition which can lead to chronic kidney damage or death from kidney failure.

All children with severe haemophilia are given preventative treatment with infusions of blood products before they have a bleed.

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacterium that causes a life-threatening infection that can lead to serious illness, especially in children.

A diet high in fibre can both treat and prevent haemorrhoids.

Human hair grows one centimetre every month.