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5 Things You Should Know to Prepare for a Herpes Outbreak

5 Things You Should Know to Prepare for a Herpes Outbreak

Updated: 01/04/2026

The first outbreak can feel overwhelming. Here's what to expect, how to manage symptoms, and when’s best to start treatment.

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4 min read
Aciclovir vs Valaciclovir for Genital Herpes

Aciclovir vs Valaciclovir for Genital Herpes

Updated: 30/03/2026

Both treatments work. The question is which fits your lifestyle better. Here's how aciclovir and valaciclovir compare on dosing, convenience, cost, and effectiveness.

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7 min read
What Causes Oral Thrush? Triggers, Risk Factors and How to Treat It

What Causes Oral Thrush? Triggers, Risk Factors and How to Treat It

Updated: 26/03/2026

Oral thrush is one of those things that seems to come out of nowhere. Here’s what thrush actually is, why some people keep getting it, and how to sort it out quickly.

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7 min read
Everything You Need to Know to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Everything You Need to Know to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Updated: 11/10/2021

Struggling to sleep? You’re not alone. Up to 16 million adults in the UK struggle with getting a good night’s rest. Read our expert guide here.

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13 min read
Wegovy 7.2 mg: New Dose Explained

Wegovy 7.2 mg: New Dose Explained

Updated: 24/09/2025

Find out about the newly developed, highly effective 7.2 mg dose of Wegovy, and what the results of recent clinical trials might mean for your treatment.

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5 min read
What to Eat on Wegovy: Diet Tips, Foods to Avoid & Meal Plan

What to Eat on Wegovy: Diet Tips, Foods to Avoid & Meal Plan

Updated: 16/09/2025

Our experts explain what to eat on Wegovy, with meal plans, foods to avoid, and tips to help you lose weight safely and effectively.

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20 min read
What to Eat on Mounjaro: Nutrition Tips and Diet Plan

What to Eat on Mounjaro: Nutrition Tips and Diet Plan

Updated: 22/08/2025

Our experts cover diet suggestions and tips to help you get the best weight loss results while taking Mounjaro.

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11 min read
Wegovy Weight Loss Results by Week: What to Expect

Wegovy Weight Loss Results by Week: What to Expect

Updated: 14/08/2025

Find out how much weight loss progress you can make by taking Wegovy with our week-by-week guide and expert tips.

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11 min read
Where to Inject Mounjaro: Best Injection Sites & Common Mistakes to Avoid

Where to Inject Mounjaro: Best Injection Sites & Common Mistakes to Avoid

Updated: 12/08/2025

Find out where to inject Mounjaro and how to avoid common mistakes to get the best weight loss results.

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7 min read
Wegovy vs Mounjaro: Weight Loss Injection Comparison

Wegovy vs Mounjaro: Weight Loss Injection Comparison

Updated: 05/08/2025

Find out how the two most popular weight loss treatments in the UK compare to each other in our Wegovy vs Mounjaro guide.

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7 min read