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E-cigarettes are safer than normal cigarettes and it's much less dangerous than smoking normal cigarettes. Learn about the harmful effects of E-Cigarettes and what scientists have to say about the Carcinogens in e-Cigs. Read our latest blog on to find out more!

E-cigarettes are safer than normal cigarettes and it's much less dangerous than smoking normal cigarettes. Learn about the harmful effects of E-Cigarettes and what scientists have to say about the Carcinogens in e-Cigs. Read our latest blog on to find out more!

The Great American Smokeout is an annual nationwide effort to encourage tobacco users quit smoking for 24 hours and consider giving up this deadly habit for good.

Asthma, which is a chronic respiratory condition, is known to affect quite a lot of people. The major causes of this condition are environmental irritants such as smoke or pollen. Read further to learn about four treatment options for asthma.

Northern Ireland's chief pharmaceutical officer paid a visit to a community pharmacy in Belfast on Monday (November 7) - marking the end of this year's Ask Your Pharmacist week, an annual public awareness campaign launched by the National Pharmacy Association. Cathy Harrison interacted with patients and staff in the pharmacy before recording a video to promote NI's 'Pharmacy First' service in which she described community pharmacies as "one of the front doors to the health service" with over 500 outlets located across the country. "In our community pharmacies you can always rely on friendly staff, medicines expertise, and walk-in access to face-to-face advice," she said. First launched in Scotland, the NHS Pharmacy First service enables patients to have a consultation with a pharmacist for advice on minor ailments. Ms Harrison also drew attention to community pharmacy's role in cancer awareness and helping people to quit smoking, as well as managing patients with urinary tract infections, in addition to playing their part in delivering Covid-19 and flu vaccinations.

Research-based ways to boost male infertility and increase sperm count include various lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly, Get enough vitamin C, Minimize your stress levels, Quit smoking and limit alcohol, Avoid toxic chemicals in the workplace, Eat more greens. Consider ashwagandha, Aim for a healthy weight, balance zinc levels, etc, Read the full blog.

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), released survey data today (30 October) which suggests Britons have a higher regard for community pharmacies than retail settings. It also highlighted the level of awareness of pharmacies' healthcare duties, which range from NHS medicines consultations to monitoring blood pressure. The survey conducted by Research Without Barriers involved 1680 adults in England from 20-23 October 2023. The data showed that over 90 per cent of adults in England are aware that pharmacies offer each of these services. The survey also suggested that 56 per cent of respondents find it appropriate to ask their local pharmacies for help to quit smoking, and 63 per cent would ask for a blood pressure check.