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  1. Burns and scalds

    Immediate first aid for all burns is to hold the burn under cool running water for at least 20 minutes.

  2. Burns and scalds - children

    Most hot tap water scald injuries to children happen in the bathroom.

  3. Bursitis

    Bursitis is often caused by overuse and the inflammation will continue unless the particular activity or movement is stopped.

  4. Buruli ulcer

    Since the ulcer gets bigger with time, early diagnosis and prompt treatment of Buruli ulcer can keep skin loss to a minimum.

  5. Cancer - exercise to help you cope

    People with cancer should be as physically active as their abilities and condition allow.

  6. Cancer and asbestos

    Long-term exposure to asbestos is a cause of lung cancer and other serious illnesses.

  7. Cancer and food

    Diet can influence your risk of developing some cancers, but there is no evidence that specific foods can cause or cure cancer.

  8. Cancer and heredity

    Latest research suggests that most cancers are caused by environmental rather than genetic factors.

  9. Cancer and malnutrition

    It is important for the health of people with cancer to eat well before, during and after cancer treatment.

  10. Cancer explained

    There are about 200 different types of cancer and most areas of the body can be affected.