Wellbeing

Conditions and treatments explained

Plain explanations of common conditions such as asthma, arthritis, migraine, long-term lung disease (COPD), epilepsy and several cancers, plus guides to procedures like hip replacement and colonoscopy and to using medicines safely. Each guide is written for someone who has just heard a diagnosis and wants it explained in simple words.

26 guides, last updated September 2026

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