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EYE HEALTH Taking care of your eyes are so important, so any changes in your vision and eye condition should be investigated. To help you take good care of your eye health, here are some tips: UV light can damage your eyes, so wear a hat and sunglasses when you’re… Read Article

Flatulence DEFINITION This is the term given to the condition where an excessive amount of air or gas in the stomach and intestinal tract causes distension of the organs and in some cases mild to moderate pain. This can result in uncomfortable feelings of bloating, as well as increased belching… Read Article

Feet, they carry us around all day and most of us do very little to care for them. Here at Nova Pharmacy we have made a list of the TOP 5 footcare products to have your feet looking beautiful all year round. 1. Excilor Protector Spray 3 in 1 Excilor… Read Article

Gallstones DEFINITION Gallstones are stones which form in the gallbladder and are classified as either cholesterol or pigment stones. DESCRIPTION Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It helps to break down dietary fats into smaller fragments for digestion and absorption into the body. When fats… Read Article

Gastroenteritis DEFINITION Gastroenteritis is a general term used to describe a condition of known or unknown origin which causes symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort. DESCRIPTION Gastroenteritis may be caused by viral, bacterial, parasitic infections, chemical toxins or even a lactose intolerance. The cause of Gastroenteritis, in… Read Article

Gingivitis DEFINITION Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums and is very common. DESCRIPTION Gingivitis is caused by plaque (particularly at the tooth/gum margin) and can result in swelling, redness and bleeding of the gums. It is not usually painful, and may only affect some parts of the mouth. Gingivitis… Read Article

Glaucoma DEFINITION Glaucoma is the name given to a group of conditions characterised by damage to the optic nerve, usually following an increase in pressure of the fluid within the eyeball. This pressure is called intraocular pressure. This is usually accompanied by a loss of vision which may vary from… Read Article

Glycaemic index DEFINITION The Glycaemic Index (GI) is the ranking of foods on a scale of 1 to 100 based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. Foods with a high GI are those that are digested (broken down) and absorbed by the body quickly, leading to… Read Article

Gonorrhea DEFINITION Gonorrhoea (Gonorrhea) is a highly infectious disease acquired by sexual intercourse or other intimate sexual activities and is commonly known as ‘the clap’. It is caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. DESCRIPTION Despite the increased attention on STDs such as HIV and genital herpes, Gonorrhoea is still a… Read Article