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Under the lip, under the radar

Nicotine pouches are tobacco-free but they are far from risk-free, and concerns are mounting about high nicotine content, aggressive marketing and regulatory loopholes that could leave a new generation hooked.

11 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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What's their poison?

From methanol in alcoholic drinks to taking too much medication by mistake, there is a greater risk of being poisoned accidentally than many of us realise.

12 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Not-so-side effects

Antidepressants are used every day in the UK by millions of people, yet many are unaware of their potential side effects – which have now been uncovered in a new research paper.

15 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Signing off for the last time..

Editor's comment December 2025.

15 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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In search of answers

In many parts of the world, menopause as a health condition is overlooked – despite afflicting women for an average of seven years. The Annual Meeting of the Menopause Society looks to change that.

12 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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As the night's draw in...

Editor's comment November 2025.

14 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Coming up cold

Cold weather is not just uncomfortable. It can be life-threatening, particularly for those with underlying conditions, facing financial difficulty or trapped indoors by the cold.

11 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Managing a busy time of year

Editor's comment October 2025.

07 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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This concerns us all

The Royal College of Physicians has recently called the standard of UK’s end-of-life care into question.

07 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Looking into autumnal conditions

Editor's comment September 2025.

11 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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AI in healthcare... the latest

Editor's comment August 2025.

13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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RoE25... the big reveal

Editor's comment July 2025.

10 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Celebrating RoE25!

Editor's comment June 2025.

07 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Super-jab to the rescue

The NHS recently announced the introduction of a cancer ‘super-jab’ capable of treating 15 different types of cancer, but what is it exactly, and how does it work?

07 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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