The first known pharmacy existed in Baghdad in 754, but they didn’t make their way over to Europe until the 12th Century. Of course, pharmacies are we know them now are very different to the way they were back then, and are continuing to develop. Since the start of the 21st Century, a number of online chemists have appeared across the world. Many are actually part of the local chemist, offering an extra service and now over 2 million people in the UK buy their medicines this way. [Read more…] about The Development of the Pharmacy
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Health advice issued to tourists
When people head abroad on holiday,there are many issues they need to bear in mind.For example,as well as arranging their travel,they may also wish to seek the best exchange rates on their travel money. [Read more…] about Health advice issued to tourists
Finding the Right Cat Food
Cat’s can be fussy when it comes to food. You may have noticed that the food you put down will often leave your fussy feline turning its nose up at it. This is however, not necessarily all the cat’s fault and the way in which you feed your cat, even from when they are a kitten, will have a great effect on how much of a fussy eater they are. [Read more…] about Finding the Right Cat Food
Steps to Keeping Your Pet Healthy
Keeping your pet healthy is about more than just making sure they have the right cat or dog nutrition and a daily walk. When you get a pet,in some ways your whole life has to become realigned slightly to ensure that your home life is conducive with keeping your pet in the optimum health. [Read more…] about Steps to Keeping Your Pet Healthy
Avoiding Common Cat Illnesses
The main problems to affect cats are things that are actually very easy to prevent. Many owners know to worm and flea their pets regularly, and being very rigorous in giving them the right tablets at the right time will almost certainly ensure that these problems are avoided.
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Firm blamed for explosion fatality
A man lost his life as a result of safety failings, it has been found.During a recent hearing at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court, Oak Farm Gas Company,trading as Mr Fizz,pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety laws. [Read more…] about Firm blamed for explosion fatality
Health and safety failures resulted in finger amputations
It is the duty of employers to protect their workers and, as part of this,they are required to undertake the necessary health and safety risk assessments.Thankfully, these days there are health safety consultants on hand to help with this. However,sometimes firms fail to make full use of such provisions. [Read more…] about Health and safety failures resulted in finger amputations
Safety failings result in death of worker
In previous generations,the emphasis on workers’ rights and the responsibility of employers to protect them from harm was nowhere near as strong as it is now. However, over the years,the approach to such matters has evolved and these days it is unacceptable for companies in the UK and many other nations around the world to place their staff members in unnecessary danger. [Read more…] about Safety failings result in death of worker