Community pharmacists have been among the millions of healthcare professionals across the country participating in 75th anniversary celebrations for the NHS. Scores of events have…
For many people, Christmas is a time for making merry and enjoying festive meals with friends and family. Over this period, we might eat and…
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The brain is an incredible, hardworking organ in your body. It’s responsible for unconscious functions such as digestion, breathing and heartbeat; for conscious functions such…
I became a pharmacist straight out of school. I wanted to work in the medical field and pharmacy seemed a good fit. I’ve always been…
Your gut, also known as the gastrointestinal tract or bowel, starts at the mouth. When you eat, food moves down the oesophagus into the stomach….
You may be aware that the formal public inquiry into Covid-19 is now well underway. The inquiry is examining the UK’s response to the pandemic…
The flu vaccine is offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of flu and its complications. It helps protect against…
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health. Quitting is much easier when you get the right support…
The nights are drawing in and the temperature’s dropping. It can mean only one thing – winter’s on its way. While for some the thought…
No matter what age you are, at some stage you’re going to slip or fall. Stumbling in the playground as a child; misjudging the kerb…
The NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service offers free blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice for people aged 40 and over in England. The…