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Suppressive Therapy for Genital Herpes

Suppressive therapy for genital herpes

Updated: 17/07/2026

If you're getting frequent genital herpes outbreaks, suppressive therapy might be a good option for you.

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4 Ways to Get the Most From Cold Sore Treatment

4 ways to get the most from cold sore treatment

Updated: 17/07/2026

These four practical tips will help you get the most from antiviral treatment and recover as quickly as possible.

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4 min read
ED medication timing: What clinical trials show

ED medication timing: what clinical trials show

Updated: 17/07/2026

The difference between ED medication working well and not working at all often comes down to timing. Clinical trials have produced precise onset data for each drug, and this article breaks down what those studies found.

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7 min read
6 Family Holiday Health Essentials for Kids and Adults

6 family holiday health essentials for kids and adults

Updated: 17/07/2026

Packing clothes for the kids' summer break is only half the job.

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4 min read
How to Switch From Wegovy Injections to Tablets

How to switch from Wegovy injections to tablets

Updated: 17/07/2026

The Wegovy pill brings a needle-free, once-daily version of semaglutide to weight management.

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6 min read
5 Supplements Everyone Over 40 Should Consider

5 supplements everyone over 40 should consider

Updated: 17/07/2026

Your nutritional needs change as you get older. The supplements you were taking might not be the ones you need now.

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5 min read
5 Summer Skincare Mistakes That Can Trigger Eczema

5 summer skincare mistakes that can trigger eczema

Updated: 17/07/2026

Summer means carefree days for some. But for eczema sufferers, the heat, chlorine, and sun care habits can quietly set off a flare-up.

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4 min read
5 Things Women Should Know About Emergency Contraception

5 things women should know about emergency contraception

Updated: 17/07/2026

Emergency contraception works best when you understand your options before you need them.

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3 min read
Genital Warts: How Aldara and Warticon Work

Genital warts: How Aldara and Warticon work

Updated: 17/07/2026

Genital warts are more common than most people realise, and there are two very different prescription treatments available to clear them.

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4 Natural Ways to Reduce Acid Reflux Symptoms

4 natural ways to reduce acid reflux symptoms

Updated: 17/07/2026

Acid reflux is one of the most common digestive complaints in the UK, but for many people it is more manageable than they realise.

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