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Medicines in pregnancy

While there are, in fact, very few over the counter or prescription drugs which are definitely known to be harmful to unborn babies, it is wise to be cautious during pregnancy. Remember that anything you take by mouth, put on your skin, breathe in or inject may either pass through to your baby or change the way your…

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Shopping survival guide

Even the best-behaved children have bad days. Temper tantrums, incessant begging for sweets, standing in the trolley, and running down the aisles are all bad-behaviour tactics kids try on during a trip to the shops, whether in attempts to drive their parents crazy or simply out of boredom or tiredness. No matter how you look at it, shopping…

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Boots targets mums with drive-through chemist

The first drive-through pharmacy in Britain has opened in a former McDonald’s store. The pharmacy, operated by Boots, aims to fill prescriptions in two minutes while customers wait with their motors running. The company says it is targeting busy mothers who don’t want to get their children in and out of the car Drive-through pharmacies…

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Folic acid: what you need to know

One nutrient key to a healthy pregnancy is worth special consideration: folate or folic acid one of the B group of vitamins, also known as B9. We all need folic acid to make DNA. DNA carries the genetic information that controls the correct development and function of every single cell in our bodies. A good…

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Headlice resistant to common lotions

Researchers have warned that the most commonly used preparations to combat headlice will no longer work. A study at 30 schools in Wales found a high level of resistance in lice to pyrethroid, one of the main chemicals used in lotions. The study was carried out by Liverpool’s School of Tropical Medicine and the National Public Health Service…

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