Dialysis is a procedure used when the kidneys stop working properly. Read about why it's needed, what's involved and side effects..
Bronchodilators make breathing easier. Learn about their uses, different types, and possible side effects.
Information on angiograms, a type of X-ray used to examine blood vessels.
Aspirin can relieve pain and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Learn about how to take it and possible side effects.
An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of part of the inside of the body. Find out more about what an ultrasound scan is used for and what happens during one.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test that can be used to check your heart's rhythm and electrical activity. Learn when it's used and how it's performed.
An echo cardiogram or "echo" is a scan used to look at the heart and nearby blood vessels. Learn when it's used and how it's performed.
Homeopathy is a 'treatment' based on the use of highly diluted substances, which practitioners claim can cause the body to heal itself. Learn about its uses and evidence base.
Warfarin is the main oral anticoagulant (medicine to stop blood clotting) used in the UK. Learn about warfarin, its uses and possible side effects.
Find out who can take paracetamol, how to take it, what the possible side effects are and what to do if you take too much.