Olive oil for ear wax: what the HSE advises and how to use drops properly
The HSE's olive oil routine for ear wax explained step by step, with what to expect, when drops are not suitable and when to see your GP.
The Wegovy Pill Is Approved in Europe. Here Is What It Means for Ireland.
The European Commission approved Wegovy tablets, the first daily GLP-1 weight loss pill, on 15 July 2026. What the trials showed, how it is taken, and when it might reach Ireland.
Cough Medicine for Chesty and Dry Coughs, Plus Colds and Flu
Which cough bottle, cold tablet, nasal spray or lozenge fits your symptoms, who can’t use each one, what they interact with, and exactly what our pharmacists check before recommending anything.
Magnesium Explained: Which Type You Actually Need
Magnesium is having a real moment. It is in sleep gummies, muscle sprays, calm drinks and half the supplements on the shelf. Some of the hype runs ahead of the…
Probiotics Explained: How to Choose the Right One
When someone leans on the counter and asks "which probiotic should I take?", the honest answer starts with a question back: what do you want it to do? There is…
How to Quit Smoking in Ireland: A Real Guide That Works
Here is the honest truth up front: quitting smoking is the single biggest thing you can do for your health, and if you have tried before and it did not…
Eczema Made Simple: A Window Blinds Guide
If you or someone in the family has eczema, here is the whole thing in plain English, with one simple picture that makes it all click. Five minutes from now…
CoQ10 and Statins (Atorvastatin): Why It Helps and How to Choose
If you take atorvastatin, or any statin for your cholesterol, there is a good chance someone has mentioned CoQ10 to you. Here is the whole thing in plain English: why…
After Goal Weight on Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro: Stop, Step Down or Stay On?
Reached your goal weight on a GLP-1? An evidence-based guide to stopping vs maintenance, weight regain, the role of metformin, protecting muscle, alternative medicines and a practical long-term plan.
Vitamin B12 Injections & the Shingles Vaccine at Laois Pharmacy, Portlaoise
Vitamin B12 injections from €20 and the Shingrix shingles vaccine at Laois Pharmacy, Portlaoise, plus the striking research linking the shingles jab to lower dementia risk.