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...
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!
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 (...
Down The Hatch - What You Need To Know About Giving Your Child Medicine
When it comes to medication, it’s important to remember that your child is not a ‘little adult’. They can be more sensitive and respond differe...
Driving While Taking Medicines
Drug driving is a term that is becoming increasingly well-known and is used in reference to drivers who are caught having used illicit substances. These illegal drugs can impair a driv...
DVT
The risk of developing deep vein thrombosis as a result of long-haul flights has gained more attention in recent times following increased media coverage and community concern over the...
Ear Problems
Many of us will experience ear problems at some time in our lives and these can affect the outer, middle or inner ear.Common conditions of the ear include infection, inflammation and w...
Eczema
Eczema (or atopic dermatitis as it is formally known) is more common than many people realise and it is estimated that one in three Australians will suffer from it to some degree durin...
Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis characterised by a painful inflammation of a joint or joints in the body and it is caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals in these joints.Gout is genera...
Hayfever
Allergic rhinitis – more commonly known as hayfever – is an allergy that affects the nose.While the majority of people associate hay fever with spring, when airborne pollen...
Head Lice
Back-to-school time also means children are returning to the environment where head lice proliferate and parents are often at their wit’s end trying to find ways to get rid of th...
Health Scheduling Secrets of Busy Mums
While there are plenty of jokes about 'man-flu', 'mum-flu' is a very real problem. In a lot of households, the mum is the primary carer not only for her partner and her childre...
Healthy Bones
Osteoporosis is a common disease in Australia with some 1.2 million people estimated to have the disease and further 6.3 million affected with low bone density. Osteoporosis occurs whe...