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Closing the dementia awareness gap

Mark Greener reviews a new report that highlights the need to raise awareness of modifiable risk factors to protect brain health

17 Sep 2026

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What's the evidence behind the 10,000 daily step target?

Much has been made of the importance of doing 10,000 steps a day, but a new analysis has revealed just how many daily steps are actually needed to provide clinically meaningful improvements in health outcomes. Rod Tucker steps up to the data…

11 Sep 2026

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Could a bacterial supplement help maintain weight loss after dieting?

Maintaining weight loss after dieting remains difficult for many people. Rod Tucker examines whether supplementation with Akkermansia muciniphila could help reduce weight regain

07 Aug 2026

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Cardiovascular events: combined impact of sleep, exercise and diet

Adequate sleep, exercise and a good diet play an important role in cardiovascular health, but what is the optimal combination of these factors? Rod Tucker takes a look at a recent analysis

30 Jun 2026

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Piecing the autism jigsaw together

Mark Greener looks at a new study that may hold some clues to the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder

08 Jun 2026

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Can nicotinamide supplements lower blood pressure?

Could something as simple as supplementing with nicotinamide be an effective way of reducing blood pressure? Rod Tucker looks at a recent analysis which examined this question in more detail

04 Jun 2026

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Time to take the plunge?

Many people have taken to either being doused or immersed in icy water for a range of purported health benefits. But what does the science say? Rod Tucker takes a deep dive into the evidence…

15 May 2026

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Should people with AF avoid coffee?

Caffeinated coffee is often considered proarrhythmic and general advice is people with arrythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, should avoid it. However, a recent study has challenged this premise. Rod Tucker takes a closer look at the findings.

08 Apr 2026

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How effective are at-home LED masks for acne?

With a surge of interest in at-home light-emitting diode (LED) face masks for acne treatment, how effective are these masks, and should pharmacists recommend them to patients? Rod Tucker investigates

23 Mar 2026

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What happens when GLP-1 treatment stops?

GLP-1s have been hailed as a revolutionary medical breakthrough in the fight against obesity. But what happens when the drug stops? A recent analysis provides an interesting but somewhat disturbing finding. Rod Tucker takes a closer look…

20 Feb 2026

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Weighing up the evidence: Plant-based diets and type 2 diabetes

Could a plant-based diet reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes? We consider the evidence from recent research studies...

03 Sep 2024

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Weighing up the evidence: The ChatGPT will see you now

Getting to see a GP these days can be difficult, so could an artificial intelligence chatbot serve as a suitable alternative?

01 May 2024

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Weighing up the evidence: Exercise. How much is enough?

Does performing physical activity just once or twice a week still deliver health benefits?

18 Jan 2024

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