When money is tight, medicine is often one of the first household expenses people quietly cut back on. A repeat prescription waits until payday, tablets are stretched a little further than prescribed, or treatment stops once the symptoms improve. It may seem like a sensible way to save money, but not all medicines work the
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As the first term of the new school year is well underway, parents are urged to be vigilant: February often marks the beginning of ‘wart season’: a time when children are more likely to develop warts due to increased interaction with classmates, sports fields, playgrounds and communal areas. Common warts, caused by certain strains of
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Understanding urinary tract infections (UTIs) is very important, as they are among the most common infections in females worldwide. Experts estimate that around 40% of women will experience a UTI at least once in their life. Around 25% of these women will experience what doctors call a recurring infection – one that comes back at
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