Posts in category HEALTH FOCUS

Pharmacies play a pivotal role in supporting parents in dealing with their child’s ailments. A well-stocked category plus the right advice is imperative Pharmacists and …

Two in three Australians will develop cancer before the age of 70 but with the right advice, pharmacy can help more people protect themselves from …

In the third of our series looking at the health risks posed by different countries and continents, we discuss five travel health myths and nine …

The second of a three part trip around the world to learn about the unique health risks posed by different countries and continents, and how to …

The first of a three part trip around the world to learn about the unique health risks posed by different countries and continents, and how to …

Why eyesight is getting weaker due to modern lifestyle habits, and the role nutrition plays in maintaining good vision We usually focus on our heart, …

Filters: a cigarette engineering hoax that harms both smokers and the environment Filters were engineered to make cigarettes taste better, and seem safer. from www.shutterstock.com …

Quantifying the true effect of a drug on the population goes beyond looking at the short-term results of clinical trials, says doc A Sydney cardiologist …

Influenza has traditionally been the underdog of vaccine-preventable diseases, write Julie Leask and Samantha Carlson Julie Leask, Associate Professor, University of Sydney; Samantha Carlson, Research Officer for the …

Despite the downturn in the analgesics category, pharmacy’s trusted advice and proactive approach might just be the key to driving positive future growth According to …

This condition is so often diagnosed incorrectly as dry eye – but how can you tell the difference? Have you heard of blepharospasm? Maybe not… …

Pharmacists are a prime source of advice on treating common winter ailments such as cough and cold symptoms, says Leanne Philpott Winter ills are typically …