Having trouble getting a good night’s sleep is a common complaint among people aged 60 and over. As we age, our bodies produce less of certain growth hormones and it’s these hormones that promote deep sleep – the kind of sleep we need to wake in the
In recent years numerous studies have been conducted into the anti-inflammatory properties of hemp seed oil and cannabidiol as well as their use in the treatment of epilepsy and neurodegenerative diseases. These studies have delivered encouraging results
Psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are challenging conditions to manage however they can be brought under control by going back to the basics and addressing underlying imbalances in the chemical integrity of the skin. In the same way our bodies need the right
With the Covid pandemic shining the spotlight on gaps in Australia’s pharmaceutical supply chain, a logistics and economics think-tank is calling on the government to compel drug manufacturers to disclose the country of origin of all active pharmaceutical
As reported in a recent article in Guardian Australia, stocks of certain kinds of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have become scarce in Australia with supplies not expected to return to normal until July, or in some cases, September. The shortages apply to
A U.S company specialising in vaccines has released results from the first stage of human trials of their new Covid-19 vaccine, showing early trial participants have the same neutralising antibody in their blood as those who have contracted and recovered from
A new study from Korea has found that severe Vitamin D deficiency in male patients with respiratory and obstructive lung conditions was associated with a more rapid progression of emphysema. 151 male subjects with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
When women in their 40s and 50s notice a drop in energy, changes to sleep patterns, an increase in depressed moods and unexplained weight gain, they often chalk it up to the beginnings of menopause – but could the real culprit be a thyroid disorder?
The Covid-19 crisis has taken Australia’s pharmacy sector on a roller coaster ride in recent months with no one able to say for sure what the future of the industry will look like. However what is almost certain is that pharmacy will not simply go ‘back
Every cloud has a silver lining and for many women the silver lining of Covid isolation has been to reduce (or completely drop!) hair, make-up and all-round primping from our daily routines. Go on admit it – it HAS been nice to have a break from the daily