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Vapes more effective quit-smoking aid
Tuesday | Jul 15 2025VAPES containing nicotine are more effective for quitting smoking than nicotine lozenges and gum among adults experiencing social disadvantage, according to researchers from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW Sydney.
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Multimorbidity rises with risk factors
Tuesday | Jul 15 2025MULTIMORBIDITY, or living with two or more chronic conditions, is more likely among those with risk factors, such as poor diet and smoking, according to a new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report.
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Arthritis management in the pharmacy
Tuesday | Jul 15 2025ARTHRITIS is fast becoming one of Australia’s most pressing health concerns, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Rheumatology, thanks largely to an ageing population, sedentary lifestyles and increasing rates of obesity.
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Maximise your day
Tuesday | Jul 15 2025NEW Maxofen from Nova Pharmaceuticals combines paracetamol and ibuprofen for double-action relief from acute pain and fever.
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Free Sydney train travel for PSA25
Tuesday | Jul 15 2025PEOPLE attending the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia national conference PSA25 from 01-03 Aug can benefit from free travel on the Sydney train and metro network – including the Airport link – on 31 Jul and 01 Aug.
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Western Sydney gets menstrual health grant
Tuesday | Jul 15 2025WESTERN Sydney University has secured a prestigious Gates Foundation grant to advance menstrual health innovation, with a particular emphasis on heavy menstrual bleeding.
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Dispensary Corner 15 Jul 25
Tuesday | Jul 15 2025PARENTS of a 10-month-old girl in Sweden became alarmed when the bub grew what appeared to be a ‘micropenis’.
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PD for Tue 15 Jul 2025
Tuesday | Jul 15 2025Vapes more effective than NRT for quitting smoking, multimorbidity rises with risk factors, menstrual innovation grant for Western Sydney, and more
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Free health checks to help head off T2D
Monday | Jul 14 2025AUSTRALIANS are being urged to get simple health checks this National Diabetes Week (13-19 Jul) in an effort to prevent type 2 diabetes with early detection.
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Peak body raises alarm over fake AI health info
Monday | Jul 14 2025THE Australian Medical Association (AMA) has raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence technology to mislead the public into purchasing unproven and potentially harmful treatments for serious illnesses, including diabetes.
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