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Allie Anderson
Freelance Journalist
NCTJ
Allie Anderson is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with many years of experience writing and editing for a range of publishers.
Allie has also worked with charities across a number of platforms. She specialises in health and works on all manner of projects, including patient literature, marketing communications, features, manuals, web content and news.
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Whatever your age if you've ever thought about skincare, you've probably heard of retinol. But if you're unsure exactly what it is - or why you might need to know - you're not alone. To muddy the water, the term 'retinol' is used in similar contexts as 'retinoid' and 'retinoic acid' among others. Here's an overview of retinol, its benefits for the skin and things to think about before adding it to your skincare routine.
According to recent figures, 95% of UK adults report that either they have had a COVID-19 vaccine or they'd be likely to have one if it were offered. Yet myths surrounding vaccines continue to circulate, and some people remain unconvinced vaccination is the right thing to do. Professor Andrew Ustianowski, infectious diseases consultant and leading COVID-19 researcher, allays some of the most common fears.
In April, NICE released its first guidance on managing chronic pain for GPs in England. Though some recommendations like taking a personalised approach to managing chronic pain have be welcomed, others, including the guidance on pain medication, are being met with concern by some. So what will the new guidance mean for you?
As the saying goes, good shoes will take you to good places. However, as well as signalling your lifestyle and sense of fashion, your footwear can in fact say a lot about the state of your feet.
Thousands of people receive transplanted organs from deceased donors each year in the UK. But despite new opt-out systems for donation, it's still important to talk to your loved ones about organ donation so your wishes are respected after your death.
