Embarrassing Issues Archive

Are you a bad-teeth Brit?

Published at 15:29 on Fri 24th February 2012

To look after your teeth and gums you may well be brushing your teeth twice a day. But are you flossing regularly? How often do you use mouthwash? And does your toothpaste contain the recommended level of fluoride?
 

Is lifestyle linked to Alzheimer's?

Published at 14:16 on Mon 26th September 2011

University of California researchers have come up with a way of finding out how lifestyle increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease.

How to boost your bladder control

Published at 14:02 on Fri 23rd September 2011

Don't be too embarrassed to find ways of coping with bladder weakness. Here's how your pharmacist can help.

Code red

Published at 13:46 on Fri 23rd September 2011

If you're one of the many people who suffer from acne or rosacea, here's what you need to know about calming down your skin

Ask the Pharmacist: Contraception

Published at 16:56 on Mon 27th June 2011

These days there are many forms of contraception to choose from. If you need to know more, our pharmacist panel has answered many of the most frequently-asked questions on the subject.

Gut reaction

Published at 16:49 on Mon 27th June 2011

More than half a million people in the UK are thought to have undiagnosed coeliac disease - a digestive problem caused by an intolerance to gluten. Could you be one of them?

Chlamydia screening at the local pharmacy

Published at 20:35 on Wed 25th August 2010

With help from his girlfriend, our roving reporter trials the Chlamydia screening service available at the local pharmacy

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