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Chickenpox during pregnancy

I am 24 weeks pregnant and I'm worried about chickenpox, as my three-year-old son has been exposed to it at his nursery. Is there any chance that the baby will be infected or damaged by chickenpox?

Sweating: 'I get severe night sweats – and no one knows why'

I've been suffering for the past two or three years with severe night sweats. I am a 42-year-old man who is relatively healthy. My GP has sent me for an X-ray (to rule out TB, I think) which did not show anything abnormal. The GP is at a loss to provide me with any advice. This doesn't happen every night, although it does seem to be increasing in frequency.

Hydrogenated oil

I am trying to find a calcium/vitamin D3 supplement which does not contain hydrogenated oil. The information is not provided in direction leaflets. My GP suggests asking a pharmacist, but I get no clear answer. Are pharmaceutical companies obliged to declare whether an oil listed in ingredients is hydrogenated? How can I find a suitable product?

Joint pain: 'Will Pilates help?'

I have been diagnosed with having chrondomalacia patellae in both knees. I had keyhole surgery on my left knee to try to release some of the pressure, but this was unsuccessful and I ended up with more pain and stiffness. I am going to a physiotherapy clinic about my right leg. Would Pilates exercises help? What about acupuncture as a form of pain relief?

Hip replacement: The risks

"I had a total hip replacement, and now that leg is two inches longer than the other. The surgeon is mystified. Was the prosthesis the wrong size?"

Memory loss: Will sage oil help?

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