Arthritis
Arthritis is a major cause of disability and chronic pain in Australia, and it is estimated about 4 million Australians are affected by it. Apart from the pain and suffering, arthritis...
Advice
Did you know your community pharmacy does more than just dispense medication? Pharmacies are Australia’s most accessible health destination, and their staff are ready and willing to give you and your loved ones health advice whenever you need it. Pharmacies are expanding the range of health services they provide to their patients and are now evolving into community health hubs. Have a read through a range of advice from community pharmacists, and see how they can improve your family’s health!
Breast Cancer
Every day in Australia, about 43 women are diagnosed as suffering from breast cancer with the annual number of women affected being about 15,600. Breast cancer can also affect men with...
Caring For Someone With Diabetes
Diabetes not only affects the people diagnosed with diabetes, it also impacts their family members as well. Many people with diabetes require additional support to manage their diabete...
Caring For Your Children
Do you know all the places you can turn to for help when caring for your children?Caring for a baby or young child is never straightforward, especially when it comes to their health.Yo...
Caring For Your Parents
Do you know all the places you can turn to for help when caring for your parents?Sometimes it can be a challenge to make sure your parents are getting the best care. Older parents may ...
Children’s Eye Health
It is never too early to begin checking children’s eyes, especially if there is a family history of eye disease which puts them at greater risk of developing a similar problem.An...
Coeliac Disease
The rising awareness of the incidence of coeliac disease in the community has resulted from the growing number of people being diagnosed with the disease.Despite this, it remains one o...
Cold Sores
The summer months are the peak period for dry and burnt lips, conditions which in turn provide the ideal conditions for cold sores to break out.The HSV-1, or herpes simplex, is the vir...
Constipation
Constipation is a very common bowel problem and is when you do not pass stools as often as normal or the stools are hard and dry.Other signs of constipation include pain and cramps in ...
Coughs & Colds
Many people will catch a cold at some stage during the year and rather than try to treat it yourself, you are advised to seek the advice of your community pharmacist who can recommend ...
Depression
Everyone has days when they’re a bit down but depression is a far more serious issue which will affect one in five women and one in eight men at some stage of their lives.Depress...
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is a fairly common problem that usually lasts only a day or two but – when it does last longer – can be a sign of other problems.Diarrhoea is described as acute (...