Health

Focusing on preventative health can deliver £8 for each £1 spent

Investing in preventative health is no longer a ‘nice to have’, but an economic and social priority, says a report from Deloitte, Google and the Royal Society.

How to build a healthy nation

The problem is we live in a world where bad habits are made to look attractive and are easy to indulge and satisfy, says Peter Kelly.

Special report: Healthy hubs for women

Women’s health hubs offer a range of benefits, clinical and economic. But the government's focus on the initiative may be shifting.

Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements

It’s not one size fits all

Pharmacy innovation at its best

Alex Briggs and his team at Westcliffe Pharmacy have pushed the boundaries of what community pharmacy can achieve.

Health and capitalism – uneasy bedfellows

You should never have a health system where accountants decide which treatments are essential, says Peter Kelly.

Packed with advice

Whether customers are holidaying at home or abroad, pharmacy teams are on standby to give self care advice and OTC knowledge to help manage a whole range of summer ailments.

To B12 or not to B12?

This feature explores the importance of vitamin B12 and the vital role it plays in maintaining our overall health.

Pharmacy can help lead the green fight

We hear much about the impact of cars on the environment but little about that from pharmacy, says Mohammed Hussain. 

Heading back to the classroom 

Children’s health has been affected by lockdowns, school closures and self-isolation. 

Getting the lowdown on low back pain 

Low back pain causes pain and disability and has a significant social and economic impact on sufferers. 

CPD module: cardiac disease

We look at the causes and management of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. 

Nutritional supplements

Pharmacists should be fully aware of the extent of VMS needs and the opportunities to encourage better uptake