Health Matters

A small, rough lump on a finger, a hard patch on the sole of the foot or a tiny growth around a nail may not seem worth worrying about. Yet warts can be surprisingly persistent. Some disappear without treatment, while...

Health Matters | A community pharmacist’s perspective

When someone loses a lot of weight, people may congratulate them without realising that something serious could be happening. A parent might notice their teenager pushing food around a plate, a friend may see someone...

Have you ever been sitting quietly, watching television or lying in bed, when you suddenly hear a whooshing sound in your ear?

“I’m pregnant, I’m feeling sick all day, and I’m struggling to eat. Is there anything I can take?”

“I’m exhausted all day, but the moment I get into bed, I’m wide awake.”

Here is one of those strange things about getting older.

“I’m moisturising all the time, but my skin is still itching. What am I doing wrong?”