National Poisons Information Centre 2019 Annual Report highlights common household items which can affect children The National Poisons Information Centre of Ireland (NPIC) has today launched their 2019 Annual Report....

Written by Aoife Brennan PhD Sunshine Vitamin D is causing quite a stir at the moment and is omnipresent in the media, with mounting evidence advocating its use in the...

Baby Skin Integrity Comparison Survey reveals babies cleansed with Irish brand WaterWipes baby wipes had a lower incidence and a shorter duration of nappy rash compared to other leading brands...

Wearing a face mask is an important part of preventing the spread of Covid-19, but masks can come with some not-so-great side effects like maskne, foggy glasses, and general irritation...

Our hair is under constant stress, whether faced with daily heat styling, regular dying and bleaching or unavoidable elements such as harsh weather and pollution. These external stressors can wreak...

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In a letter sent to doctors and pharmacists, the HSE said that approximately 1.3 million vaccines have been distributed to date, but only 700,000 of those have been recorded as...

Written by Azriny Khalid, Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist MB BCH BAO, MD, FRCPI, MRCOG University Hospital Waterford Headaches are a common presentation in pregnancy and in the general population. Although most headaches...

Boots Ireland has appointed Stephen Watkins as Managing Director to oversee its pharmacy-led health and beauty retail operations nationwide. Stephen will have responsibility for leading the team of 2,000+ colleagues...

Amazon sent shock waves through the pharmacy world recently, when the global company announced its plans for rapid expansion into the market. Amazon Pharmacy allows customers to complete an entire...