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H. pylori look like little curved rods with a bank of structures called flagella at one end. The flagella beat like arms to propel the bacteria around the stomach. Around 40% of the UK population are infected by the germ and in approximately eight to nine out of ten people who have it, it does not cause any symptoms. However, if you do have it, is it curable? Here, London gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains.

Here, highly reputable consultant gynaecologist, Miss Srividya Seshadri, explains how beneficial preconceptive care can be for couples wondering whether or not their fertility could be a problem in their journey of having a child.