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When cleaning out your cupboards, you might find old and expired medication and wonder how to handle it. Simply throwing it in the bin might seem like the easiest solution, but that’s not always the best option. This guide will explain how to safely dispose of medication in the UK, including returning it to the […]

Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, and Co-codamol—you’ve probably heard of all of these medications, but do you know there is a difference between them all and a safe dosage for each? From which medication to take for inflammation to which is the strongest painkiller, let’s delve into the world of painkillers and how to use them safely in […]

Migraines and headaches are commonly confused as they both have similar symptoms. However, they have key differences that set them apart. This guide highlights the specific symptoms that separate migraines from headaches and treatments you can try the next time you experience them. Migraines Migraine Symptoms Causes of Migraines Migraine Treatments Headaches Headache Symptoms Causes […]

Hepatitis comes in many forms but is generally known as a viral infection or liver damage caused by drinking alcohol. While some types of hepatitis will pass without any issues, serious cases can result in liver scarring and even liver cancer. This is why World Hepatitis Day is so important. In this guide, learn more […]

Alcohol is all around us. Whether you are off to a celebration, at a football game, going on a night out, or even just watching TV, there are signs of alcohol wherever you go. But this could be more harmful than you think. Alcohol Awareness Week aims to change this. By encouraging healthier drinking habits […]

Men’s Health Week focuses on providing useful health information to boys and men to raise awareness for both physical and mental health. From encouraging early detection and treatment of diseases common among men (e.g. Prostate Cancer) to emphasising the importance of having a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing, this week provides a catalyst for men to […]

1 in 4 people don’t attend their cervical screening tests in the UK. With Cervical Screening Awareness Week, we want to help change this. By raising awareness about cervical screening and cervical cancer, let’s make the cervical screening process a little less scary!    In this guide, find out everything you need to know about […]

One of the worst symptoms of hay fever is itchy and sore eyes. Not only is this feeling irritating and uncomfortable, but with the sun shining, many people want to go out and enjoy summer instead of hiding away from the pollen that causes these itchy eyes.    In this guide, we explain what causes […]

Did you know that midge bites cause allergic reactions? The redness and itchy feeling you get after a midge bite are actually an allergic reaction caused by the chemicals midges release when they bite you! If you suffer from constant midge bites and want to know how to prevent and repel midges, you’ve come to […]

Understanding when you ovulate can be a crucial element in getting pregnant. Especially if you are actively trying to conceive, knowing when you are at your most fertile will help you identify the time period you are most likely to conceive.    Using an ovulation test, you can pinpoint your most fertile days. In this […]

We all learn from a young age that washing your hands is important. From stopping the spread of germs to general hygiene practices, maintaining hand hygiene protects yourself and others from catching infectious diseases.  This is why the World Health Organisation (WHO) formed World Hand Hygiene Day – to educate people worldwide about the importance […]

Antihistamines are one of the best ways of managing hay fever symptoms. Yet they can also cause side effects, such as drowsiness, which means you shouldn’t drive or may become quite sleepy. As a result, non-drowsy antihistamines were created to help combat drowsiness and effectively tackle hay fever symptoms.  So, how do non-drowsy hay fever […]