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Paperless prescriptions – a change for the best
The way you get your prescription filled at your pharmacy is undergoing a very significant change.…
Hypnotherapy – exploding the myths
1. Some people can’t be hypnotised False. All you need is willingness to participate, desire to…
Nothing to sneeze at – prevent hay fever before it arrives
For hay fever sufferers, spring means sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose. Medicines can bring…
Must we be musty? Dealing with mould in your home
You’re holed up at home. Perhaps you’re living under lockdown. You enter your bathroom and notice…
Breakthrough discovery paves the way for preventing sugar-induced liver disease
A team of international researchers including Monash University academics has discovered that, contrary to previous belief,…
Private health insurance affordability issue: new APRA data
Private health insurance participation has continued to decline, the latest data shows, making a further case…
Broccoli and Brussels sprouts a cut above for blood vessel health
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown some of our least favourite vegetables could…
Experts on Vaccine agreement with Oxford University – Astrazeneca
CSIRO welcomes the Australian Government’s agreement with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, to give Australians access to the…
Gene discovery may explain female melanoma survival advantage
Centenary Institute scientists have discovered that genes on the X chromosome may be key to the…
Women’s knowledge of long-term effects of menopause remains poor: new study reveals
There is a “concerning” lack of knowledge among women about the long-term effects of menopause on…
Australia’s oral health getting worse – and COVID is not helping
The increasing prevalence of tooth decay and gum disease among Australian adults are disturbing new trends…
Deprescribing: how many medicines is too many?
In an article published today in Australian Prescriber, pharmacist Michelle Liacos from Alfred Health in Melbourne,…
Safe storage of medicines
Many of the medicines we take have a label advising that they must be stored below…
Vital stroke awareness sessions go online
Stroke Foundation is taking bookings for what could be the most important video conference of your…
Exercise should be fun believes Grafton trainer
Free sessions on Monday & Tuesday You’re going to see people dancing the macarena in the…
Clearing the path for Hepatitis C treatment
Hep C testing and treatment is now super simple, super safe, super manageable and super-effective. Despite…
New proposed rules for regulation of organic exports a welcome move says Australian Organic
The nation’s leading body for the organic industry, Australian Organic Ltd (AOL), has welcomed the government’s…
Flinders University – How beneficial is a family meal?
The family meal has long been associated with numerous health and wellbeing benefits for both adults…