Our understanding of many aspects of gastrointestinal function is still in its infancy

There is a clear opportunity for community pharmacists and their teams to lead best practice

More integrated interventions are essential to tackle inappropriate prescribing and poor adherence in elderly patients

How can pharmacy teams help customers manage hearing loss and other ear conditions?

At a time when we’re supposedly more health aware than ever before, what could be causing men to neglect their health?

The Government is aiming for a smoke-free generation – and there are plenty of promising therapeutic options under evaluation

A quarter of people in the UK are failing to have an eye test every two years as recommended. Why?

New research is overturning some widely held beliefs about the bladder. Could relief finally be in sight for sufferers of urinary incontinence?

Common dermatological diseases are an area where community pharmacists and their teams can help to guide and support patients to good effect

Identifying, preventing and managing allergic reactions is an essential role for pharmacy teams throughout the year – not just during the peak summer season

An initiative being pioneered by a world authority on pain management relies on pharmacists helping to reduce opioid risk

Mouth cancer claims more lives than cervical or testicular cancer, yet one in five people are unaware of this deadly disease

Pharmacy teams have a valuable role to play in supporting patients with leg ulcers and those needing advice on scar management

Confusion over drugs for osteoporosis is leaving some people vulnerable to potentially preventable fragility fractures

NICE has published guidelines to improve the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes. We highlight some of the main points here

Could regular monitoring of HbA1c offer a longer-term and better measure of glycaemic management?

Psoriasis increases the risk of developing other inflammatory disorders and its visible nature can lead to anxiety and depression

Patients with HIV will receive most of their care in hospital, but there is still a role for community pharmacists

In order to put the squeeze on pain, don’t just reach for the OTC analgesics. Positive coping strategies are just as important

Can you recognise the signs and symptoms of oral cancer? With the number of cases on the rise, time to brush up on your knowledge