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How fluconazole treats thrush: what to expect

How fluconazole treats thrush: what to expect

Updated: 14/10/2026

Fluconazole is the most widely used oral treatment for thrush in the UK, and a single 150mg capsule clears most uncomplicated infections.

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The five stages of a genital herpes outbreak

The five stages of a genital herpes outbreak

Updated: 14/10/2026

Genital herpes outbreaks rarely come out of nowhere, and most follow the same predictable pattern. Here's what happens at each stage, how long it lasts and when you're most likely to pass it on.

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11 min read
What types of migraine are there?

What types of migraine are there?

Updated: 12/10/2026

Flashing lights, a spinning room or weakness down one side of your body can all be part of a migraine, even without a headache.

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8 min read
Cialis Together vs Tadalafil: what's the difference?

Cialis Together vs Tadalafil: what's the difference?

Updated: 12/10/2026

Cialis Together and generic tadalafil contain exactly the same medicine, so why do they come with different rules?

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6 min read
Why is walking so good on GLP-1 medications

Why is walking so good on GLP-1 medications

Updated: 06/10/2026

Walking is free, gentle and easy to fit around the ups and downs of GLP-1 medications.

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6 min read
Managing GLP-1 side effects while exercising

Managing GLP-1 side effects while exercising

Updated: 06/10/2026

Here's how to work around tiredness, nausea and your injection day while still remaining active.

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6 min read
Which hair loss treatment is right for me?

Which hair loss treatment is right for me?

Updated: 05/10/2026

Finasteride, Regaine, oral minoxidil, rosemary oil: there's no shortage of hair loss treatments, and not all of them are worth your money.

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8 min read
Athlete's foot: how to treat it and stop it coming back

Athlete's foot: how to treat it and stop it coming back

Updated: 05/10/2026

Athlete's foot is easy to treat, but stopping it coming back is where most people get caught out.

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6 min read
The blue pill for men (Viagra): everything you need to know

The blue pill for men (Viagra): everything you need to know

Updated: 01/10/2026

Learn all about Viagra, sometimes referred to as "the blue pill", and what makes it one of the most popular ED tablets in the UK.

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8 min read
5 ways to prepare your skin for winter

5 ways to prepare your skin for winter

Updated: 01/10/2026

Winter is tough on skin. Here's how to keep dryness under control.

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6 min read