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Allergy

Rhinolast Allergy

Perfect for combating troublesome sniffles at school, Rhinolast Allergy 5ml is a fast working, pocket sized, steroid-free daily nasal spray available over the counter for hay fever sufferers. 

Asthma

Bladder Issues

Boost your awareness of painful bladder syndrome

During the month of September, experts in women’s health experts from around the world are busy raising awareness of interstitial cystitis – a form of cystitis that does not respond to antibiotics.

Cough, Colds & Flu

See hear

With so many bugs going around, winter can be a tricky time for your eyes and your ears. Here’s a quick guide to relieving conjunctivitis and otitis media.

Diabetes

One in 70 Brits has undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Week 2012 is coming to a close, which explains why the subject has been in the news so much lately. But of all the headlines, possibly the most alarming is the news that almost one in 70 people living in the UK is currently living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.

Embarrassing Issues

Your guide to STIs

Christmas and New Year can be peak times for sexually transmitted infection’s (STI’s), since people may have unprotected sex during the festivities. So it's no coincidence that STIQ Day (link to www.stiq.co.uk) happens on January 14th, which is around the time an STI could show up following unprotected sex over Christmas.

First Aid

Ask the pharmacist

Our expert panel of pharmacists answer frequently asked questions about wound care.

Fitness

New ways to get fit

Tired of the gym? Can't get enthusiastic about pounding the pavements? Then try our guide to the latest ways to stay active.

Giving Up Smoking

What you need to know about giving up smoking

If your New Year's resolution was to give up smoking, your local pharmacist can help and support you, whether it's your first attempt at breaking your habit or whether you've tried several times before. We asked pharmacist Bashir Karim of K Pharmacy in Huddersfield to answer the most frequently-asked questions about quitting, including how nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products can help.

Healthy Skin

Save your skin

With
 Sun Awareness Week running from May 6-12 this year, here's our guide to keeping your skin safe in
the sun.

Look After Your Heart

How to have a happy heart

This February is National Heart Month – which aims to raise awareness of the UK's biggest killer, cardiovascular disease.  Diseases of the heart and circulation, (including heart failure, heart disease and stroke) now cause more than one in three of all deaths in the UK. 

Men's Health

Protect your back in the garden this summer

 

Warmer weather finally looks like it's on its way, which means many people are looking forward to getting out into their gardens. But even if you're only planning a general tidy-up, as opposed to more serious digging, pruning and weeding, all that activity can take its toll on your back, especially if you haven't taken much exercise lately.

Pain

Protect your back in the garden this summer

 

Warmer weather finally looks like it's on its way, which means many people are looking forward to getting out into their gardens. But even if you're only planning a general tidy-up, as opposed to more serious digging, pruning and weeding, all that activity can take its toll on your back, especially if you haven't taken much exercise lately.

Parenting & Family

Can babies learn tastes in the womb?

Every parent knows how difficult it can be sometimes to get children to eat healthy foods such as fruit and vegetables. But according to experts taking part in the American Association for the Advancement of Science's annual conference, it doesn't have to be a struggle.

Party Season

Your guide to STIs

Christmas and New Year can be peak times for sexually transmitted infection’s (STI’s), since people may have unprotected sex during the festivities. So it's no coincidence that STIQ Day (link to www.stiq.co.uk) happens on January 14th, which is around the time an STI could show up following unprotected sex over Christmas.

Pregnancy & Baby

Sperm boosters: how to increase male fertility

In up to 30 percent of cases there is no known cause for infertility, whether you're a man or a woman. Unlike women, infertility in men isn't linked to how old you are. It is, however, caused by problems with your sperm, such as a low sperm count, decreased sperm mobility and abnormal sperm. Below are just some of the things that can sometimes cause infertility problems in men. 

Stress

Take a deep breath

Suffering from an overload of stress may not be good for most people, but if you suffer from asthma it could make your symptoms much worse.

Travel

Allergy Alert

According to Allergy UK, up to 50 percent of children in this country are estimated to have allergies. If your child is affected, here's what you should know about childhood allergies and how to keep the symptoms under control.

Weight Loss

Time for your MOT?

You take your car for one every year, but most people could benefit from a regular MOT too. These days having a health MOT is easier than ever, and in many cases, all the tests you need are available at your local pharmacy. 

Winter Health

Time for your MOT?

You take your car for one every year, but most people could benefit from a regular MOT too. These days having a health MOT is easier than ever, and in many cases, all the tests you need are available at your local pharmacy. 

Women's Health

Protect your back in the garden this summer

 

Warmer weather finally looks like it's on its way, which means many people are looking forward to getting out into their gardens. But even if you're only planning a general tidy-up, as opposed to more serious digging, pruning and weeding, all that activity can take its toll on your back, especially if you haven't taken much exercise lately.

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June 9-15 Diabetes Week

Diabetes Week is run by Diabetes UK, the leading UK charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of all people affected by diabetes.