A community pharmacy is more than just a place to get medicines. They can provide several health and well-being services that used to only be available at GP surgeries. Many pharmacies offer help and advice on a walk-in basis, giving people a convenient and efficient option for managing their health. Read more…
Phlebotomy is the process of drawing blood from a vein, usually with a needle. A phlebotomist is a specialist who carries this procedure out. Blood can be drawn for many reasons, but the most common reason is for medical testing. Whether they work in a blood-taking unit on the NHS Read more…
Your blood can tell you a lot about your overall state of health. Getting routine blood screenings, especially after your 30s, can reveal a lot about what’s going on in your body. Blood tests can give clinicians an idea of your current health status, including whether you may have certain Read more…
Even though they may be used interchangeably, the terms ‘STI’ and ‘STD’ do have a slight technical difference- and it’s all in the name! STIs are sexually transmitted infections while STDs are sexually transmitted diseases. An STI is only classified as an STD when it starts to cause symptoms. While Read more…
Sometimes your period is more of a nuisance than usual. Maybe you have a special occasion coming up or you’re planning a holiday and your period is the last thing you want to deal with. You might think that you can’t change mother nature’s plans so you’re just going to Read more…
While you no longer have to take covid-19 tests when you arrive back in the UK after a trip abroad, there may be some instances where you still want to get tested. This could be for work, for personal reasons, or simply because you’re worried you might get your friends Read more…
Taking care of your sexual health is important to your overall health. While you might think sexual health just refers to your sexual organs, the term encompasses several aspects of healthcare including family planning, contraception, STI testing, reproductive health, and relationships. Neglecting your sexual health could end up impacting your Read more…
Making an appointment at a travel clinic should be on everyone’s ‘travel to-do’ list. Here in the UK, we don’t have to worry about many of the diseases that can be found abroad. Because of this, many people are complacent when it comes to travel health and as a result, Read more…
There are many different types of infections, some of which can be quite serious. The symptoms and prognosis of the infection can vary greatly depending on the underlying cause of the infection and the overall health of the patient. Many infections do share some common symptoms, however, so it’s important Read more…
Emergency contraception (EC) is a type of birth control that can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or after your regular form of contraception has failed. When taken early enough, it can be very effective at preventing unwanted pregnancies. EC is designed for occasional use and isn’t meant to be a Read more…
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