Weight-loss drugs: is social media promotion to teenagers still a problem?
In 2022, The Pharmaceutical Journal investigated the promotion of diet pills to a fictional 16-year-old girl on the social media…
Is biotin good for growing hair? Experts on supplement’s benefits
People looking to grow out thicker, fuller hair or stronger, healthier nails are presented with plenty of commercials…
We got my husband’s diagnosis – he died within days
It took over a year of seeking help to get a diagnosis (Picture: Liv Williamson) As the IV…
‘I ate 50g of fibre every day for a week – here’s how it affected my energy and digestion’
When the “fibremaxxing” trend first emerged, I knew I was just the person to try it. Fibremaxxing—the social…
About $41k in illegal cough syrup, prescription medicine seized by HSA, Singapore News
SINGAPORE — About $41,000 worth of illegal cough syrup and prescription medicine were seized by the Health Sciences…
‘Botched injection left me in so much pain, it was like a car crash’
Natalie Witherington has been in excruciating pain and spent 11 days in hospital after the procedure Howard Lloyd…
Anger over plans to scrap two community mental health services in Gateshead
A decision to remove two mental health projects from Gateshead has sparked anger and confusion.Two community based mental…
People’s Pharmacy: Which form of niacin (vitamin B3) helps reduce the risk of skin cancer?
Q. You wrote about the use of niacin against basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers. I would…
PHW investigation after Blaenhonddan Primary School infections
“We are aware of several cases of acute respiratory infections linked to the school and are working closely…
4 infused water remedies for everyday health issues and how to make them at home
How to use: Soak 1 tsp fennel seeds in a glass of water, and drink it the next…
Brough care home staff celebrate ‘Good’ rating by Care Quality Commission
Inspectors said residents were always treated with “kindness, empathy and compassion”Primrose House care home staff celebrate the ‘Good’…
Experts Say Which Is Better
Everyone seems to be talking about protein right now—and for good reason. “Protein is the building block of…