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The past year has taught us the importance of a stocked medicine cabinet.  Whatever health problem you face —from cuts and stings to a thumping headache or even mild symptoms of Covid, such as fever — it is vital to have the correct, up-to-date products to hand.  And it’s equally important to have them organised clearly to avoid a desperate rummage in a messy box if an emergency occurs.  JUDITH KEELING asked experts what products you should always have, and how to organise them.    S...

Advances in technology mean health gadgets can now be disguised as jewellery.  Earrings, bracelets and brooches are being redeployed to keep a check on our wellbeing, picking up signs of potential problems and sometimes even serving as a treatment.  Pat Hagan asked experts to assess some of the latest health accessories. We then rated them. Bangle for painful joints  Gold-plated copper bracelet Claim: Copper from the bracelet is absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin ‘and distribu...

More than 40 years ago, skin patches were introduced as an effective way of delivering drugs into the body while avoiding the problems of tablets, which have to be absorbed in the gut first — meaning the dose can be reduced in strength by the time it reaches its destination. A patch can also be useful because it avoids the gastrointestinal tract, helping anyone with stomach-related problems, where absorption can be an issue. The patch delivers small amounts of the medication or treatment dire...