Despite the dangers of the infection, it's easy enough to protect yourself from contracting it. As the pharmacist points out: "The best way to protect yourself is to ensure you use condoms during any type of sex and avoid having sex with anyone who has visible ulcers around the genitals." Read more about the STI here
An extremely rare sexually transmitted infection (STI) – that has been branded by health experts as "flesh eating" – is on the rise in the UK. Find out more about it and how to have safe sex
You may think the idea of suffering with hay fever in the autumn is preposterous, but actually it’s much more common than you think. And with cold and flu season upon us, many people confuse symptoms and think if they are sneezing and have a runny nose they must be ill – but in actual fact it could just be your allergies flaring up. Read how to combat Autumn Hay Fever
It’s no secret that smoking is incredibly damaging to your overall health and wellbeing, with this month marking Stoptober, it’s time to take action if you haven’t already. The benefits to quitting are endless, so it’s really important for your health that you try. Here, Parvinder Sagoo, Superintendent Pharmacist and Clinician at SimplyMedsOnline reveals the 6 benefits quitting smoking has on your health. Find out what they are here
In recent years many smokers have turned to e-cigarettes in order to help them stop smoking. It's thought that in the UK there are around 3.6 million people who use e-cigarettes, but one expert has warned that they could be damaging your health. Read more about it here
Experienced migraines and headaches can be debilitating, and if not treated early, you may have to go home from work and lie in a dark room for several hours. Migraine headaches, usually worse than headaches, can both be as painful as other headaches and can experience different types of headaches.
This week marks National Eye Health Week, and the importance of eyesight towards the overall wellbeing, independence and quality of life of an individual is too important to be ignored. A common issue for many people, there are a number of reasons why you might be suffering with dry, irritated eyes. Below, Parvinder Sagoo, lead medical advisor and clinician at Simply Meds Online has revealed the reasons behind dry eyes and also offers expert advice for soothing them. Find out what they are here
Parvinder Sagoo, clinician at Simply Meds Online, told Metro: "I would advise against applying apple cider vinegar to any areas of the genitalia as this could cause irritation, soreness, burning and even cause potential skin infections. Read more below