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Q Several years ago, my GP prescribed me blood-pressure medication. Last year, my brother had a heart attack. It shocked me so much that I turned my life around – I now exercise and eat well. I have a

Q My husband snores really badly, so I wear earplugs at night. When I took them out the other morning, there was a funny popping sound in my left ear, and ever since that ear has felt itchy and sore.

DON’T WANT TO TAKE SLEEPING PILLS Q My daughter was recently involved in a car accident and she’s still in intensive care. It’s all been very distressing. My GP prescribed me some sleeping pills, but

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Q My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 10 years ago. He is currently taking three different medications and, at his last review, they told him he will probably need to start insulin. He