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A pharmacist has issued a warning to anyone who takes vitamin D supplements. Our bodies produce vitamin D naturally when exposed to sunlight. We can also get the vitamin from certain foods and from supplements. However, large numbers of people in the UK are deficient in vitamin D. In a study released earlier this year, around 50 percent of Brits …

Millions of Britons could be blunting the effect of their daily medicines by taking them at the wrong time, a leading pharmacist has warned. Peter Thnoia, of online pharmacy PillTime, said: ‘Too often, people don’t read or fully follow the instructions that come with the medication—and that can have a real impact on how well it works. ‘Something as simple …

Imagine this: You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, “Penicillin.” It’s something you’ve said for years – maybe since childhood, maybe because a parent told you so. The nurse nods, makes a note and moves on. But here’s the kicker: There’s a good chance you’re not actually allergic …

Weight loss injections like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have revolutionized the obesity fight, helping millions of Americans shed stubborn pounds, lower their blood sugar, and reduce their risk of chronic illness. But for many, the promise of dramatic weight loss comes with a steep price: tough side effects. Paul Curran, MPharm, a clinical pharmacist with Optimal You in the UK, says …