Magnesium is important for hundreds of processes in the body.
- Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University
Medicine leaflets are meant to keep us safe, but confusing language, poor design and endless side-effect lists often do the opposite.
Mouth ulcers affect up to a quarter of us, but the causes range from stress and diet to vitamin deficiencies. Here’s what helps them heal faster.
The morning-after pill is now easier to get than ever. But how does the new NHS pharmacy service work?
How to recognise an adverse drug reaction, and why reporting it could help protect others.
Fake and diverted medicines are reaching UK patients through cloned pharmacy websites and social media – here’s how to spot them.
Melatonin is known for helping us sleep, but a new study suggests it may also ease chronic muscle and joint pain.
Heatwaves don’t just threaten your skin, they can damage insulin, inhalers and other medicines too, sometimes without any visible warning signs.
Ibuprofen targets the key cause of period pain and cramps.
Sometimes medical breakthroughs come from unexpected places.
Magnésio, cogumelos, creatina e colágeno são comercializados para o tratamento dos sintomas da perimenopausa e da menopausa, mas evidências indicam que benefícios podem estar sendo exagerados
Codeine is one of the UK’s most familiar painkillers, yet the same dose can be helpful, useless or risky depending on how a person’s body processes it.
Magnesium, lion’s mane, creatine and collagen are marketed for perimenopause and menopause symptoms. But the evidence shows their benefits may be overstated.
Best known as a type 2 diabetes treatment, metformin is also being investigated for its possible effects on PCOS and ageing.
Interest in lithium’s effects on the brain is growing, but the science behind low-dose use and supplements is far from settled.
Nicotine is being rebranded as a wellness tool – but does the science back the hype, or are we just dressing up an old addiction?
Les effets bénéfiques des statines sont avérés pour abaisser un taux de cholestérol trop élevé, mais il faut aussi changer certaines habitudes de vie pour diminuer les risques de maladies.
From painkillers to nasal sprays, some over-the-counter medicines carry hidden risks when used incorrectly or for too long.
Vitamin D plays an important role in our health.
Why melatonin is not a simple fix for childhood sleep problems.
Menopause is universal, but experiences are not. Ethnicity, culture and access to care shape symptoms, silence and support, leaving many women overlooked.
From cholesterol chemistry to muscle pain fears, this guide unpacks how statins work, who they help most, and why concerns persist despite strong evidence.
Cranberries contain compounds that may help prevent urinary tract infections and support heart and brain health, but supplements are not always the best option.
Pancreatic disease can be life threatening. Knowing the early warning signs and the lifestyle risks can help people seek help sooner.
A tendência nas redes sociais chamada “menstrual masking” (máscara menstrual) afirma que o sangue menstrual pode rejuvenescer a pele. Alguns consideram isso espiritual, outros pseudociência.
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