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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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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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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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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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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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A pain dismissed

Endometriosis affects physical, psychological and reproductive health, but progress in managing – or better, finding a cure for – the disease is still not urgent enough.

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Sound the alarm

Many people can unanimously agree that loud noises are annoying. But how many of us know that noise is silently impacting our hearing, cardiovascular and mental health?

13 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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The mite fite

People with an allergy to house dust mites are uniquely disadvantaged, as their allergen takes up a permanent residence in their homes, cars and workplaces. Luckily, a new treatment is set to make their lives easier.

09 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Beyond addiction

Opioids can be highly effective for pain relief in the short-term, but long-term use can lead to several negative impacts on one’s health.

12 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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A disease for all ages

This in-depth feature investigates the incurable skin affliction behind some well-known conditions, including nappy rash and dandruff.

14 Feb 2025 , 5 Min Article

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A helping hand

The precarious state of our ever-stretched NHS is never more obvious than in the winter months, but some innovative schemes are aiming to relieve some of the pressures in the year ahead.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Painful realisations

Fibromyalgia diagnoses are becoming more common for people living with chronic pain, but with no specific treatment available and patients often feeling disbelieved, what can pharmacy teams do to help them manage their condition?

05 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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