Many people have an irritable bowel from time to time. This is usually harmless and goes away by itself. The symptoms may include bloating, cramping,… Read more »

As pharmacists we often have people ask us about side effects of medicines. The answer is always the same “do the benefits of using this… Read more »

Veins are part of our cardiovascular system whose function it is to move blood and transport nutrients to the cells in our body. Veins are… Read more »

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral illness most common in children under the age of 10. It seems to be seasonal and… Read more »

Many people are asking about the COVID vaccines and are keen to understand how these work and if they are safe. First we need to… Read more »

What exactly is it?Your heart is a pump. Imagine a water pump, pumping water through pipes, well it is very similar. Your heart pumps blood… Read more »

Also known as impetigo, school sores are a common bacterial infection mainly affecting school-age children and more common in warmer months of the year. The… Read more »

There will be many parents familiar with the seal-like bark of croup and its alarming tendency to hit children in the early hours of the… Read more »

Serotonin is a natural chemical that is made by your nerve cells. It affects all aspects of your life. It helps with sleeping, digestion, body… Read more »

There has been much talk in the news about the mutations of the COVID virus in the UK (especially in and around London) and how… Read more »