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The major cause of skin cancer is over exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or other sources, such as solariums.

Check all of your skin, not just sun-exposed areas. If you notice anything unusual, including any change in shape, colour or size of a spot, or the development of a spot, visit your doctor as soon as possible.

If untreated, melanomas can spread to other parts of the body and may be fatal.

In most cases, we do not know what causes birthmarks. Most are harmless, happen by chance and are not caused by anything the mother did wrong in pregnancy.

A woman at high risk of a particular disease should be checked more frequently and/or at an earlier age.

Irritable bowel syndrome can't be cured with medications or special diets but avoiding individual triggers can help prevent it.

Men should see their doctor for regular medical check-ups.

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

Turner's syndrome is a random genetic disorder that affects females, causing short stature and infertility.

Regular health checks can help you identify any early signs of health issues.