Population Health

Community pharmacists could do significantly more to improve vascular health says Professor David Taylor

The phased supply of the new adjuvanted flu vaccine for people over 65 years is causing problems with the pharmacy flu service

Pre- and probiotics are a hot topic, but do they have a positive effect on the body or are their benefits more style over substance?

With Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month approaching, there are plenty of opportunities for pharmacies.

A new report investigates why women are overlooked when it comes to HIV and says the issue needs addressing urgently

Public health funding in England is being cut year-on-year and this is having a direct impact on sexual health services commissioned by local authorities at a time when demand is rising

Rebecca Porta, chief executive of male cancer charity Orchid, speaks about the charity's work to improve awareness.

So the sugar tax has been introduced – will it be able to counter the numerous health issues caused by the UK’s sweet tooth?

Around 27 per cent of the population is clinically obese and another 36 per cent are overweight – the situation is out of control

The NHS was set up to meet the health needs of everyone... so why are people still falling through the cracks?

People’s inactivity can lead to a host of chronic health conditions, which is why we all need to get out of our chairs and move a bit more. How can pharmacy can help?

An NHS report has shown that the number of people who accessed NHS Stop Smoking Services fell for the fifth consecutive year in 2016/17

The week will kick off with a Migraine Information Event in Shrewsbury on 2 September.

The disease breathalyzer, ReCIVA, has been selected to feature in the Tomorrow’s World gallery.

This NPA-accredited module highlights risk factors for ill health among older people and how you can help customers reduce these risks to live longer, healthier lives.

In the UK the focus is on elder care, with the emphasis on keeping older people healthier and more active.

A new study has found that owning or walking a dog was one of the most effective ways to beat the usual decline in later-life activity.

A new study shows that gyms, walking groups, cooking clubs and volunteering have all been shown to work in improving the health and well-being reported by a group of people with long-term conditions.