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Boost your microscopic squatters

Pre- and probiotics are a hot topic, but do they have a positive effect on the body or are their benefits more style over substance?

24 Sep 2018 , 3 Min Article

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Smoking, butt out!

Stopping smoking is the most important thing a smoker can do to improve their health. And Stoptober can help.

23 Sep 2018 , 4 Min Article

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30 shades of purple

With Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month approaching, there are plenty of opportunities for pharmacies.

18 Sep 2018 , 3 Min Article

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Cancer support with cake and a cuppa

Macmillan Cancer Support is encouraging everyone to get involved on 28 September for the ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’. 

16 Sep 2018 , 2 Min Article

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HIV and women: Losing the cloak of invisibility

A new report investigates why women are overlooked when it comes to HIV and says the issue needs addressing urgently

30 Aug 2018 , 3 Min Article

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Diabetes denial

Diabetes is a growing problem in the UK, particularly for men who are more likely to develop the disease than women.

22 Aug 2018 , 4 Min Article

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The C Word

Cancer is scary, not just to those suffering from the disease. There is plenty that pharmacy staff can do for customers.

12 Aug 2018 , 4 Min Article

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The hidden care workforce

There are roughly seven million unpaid carers in the UK delivering support to their loved ones, 700,000 of which are under 18. 

23 Jul 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Free at last

Gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free… the rise of free-from foods shows no signs of abating.

09 Jul 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Tackling prostate cancer

Rebecca Porta, chief executive of male cancer charity Orchid, speaks about the charity's work to improve awareness.

08 Jul 2018 , 3 Min Article

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The A word

Public and political awareness of autism is high, so it’s a good time for pharmacy teams to consider what they can do to help.

01 Jul 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Celebrating 70 years of the NHS

The NHS has been at the heart of the nation for 70 years. TM looks back at the impact of the NHS on pharmacy and public health promotion.

01 Jul 2018 , 2 Min Article

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All things being equal

Some 70 years on from the creation of the NHS, is enough being done to tackle unequal health outcomes?

01 Jul 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Briefing: the sugar tax

So the sugar tax has been introduced – will it be able to counter the numerous health issues caused by the UK’s sweet tooth?

28 May 2018 , 2 Min Article