Gila monster saliva for Parkinson’s disease

You don’t notice it at first but you find yourself tripping over and falling a lot more – you can’t ever remember being that...

Role of pharmacists recognised around the world

Pharmacists across Australia and the globe came together on 25 September to celebrate the 10th annual World Pharmacists Day. With the theme of ‘safe and...

Podcast: Migraine and the gender pain gap

Migraine is sometimes misunderstood as a ‘women’s disorder’, which presents barriers to diagnosis, treatment and research investment.

Pharmacists are driving an increase in vaccination rates, says vaccine expert

Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective and life-saving health interventions, saving over 150 million lives worldwide in the last half century. In Australia, we’re...

Weight loss management

Obesity is one of the most significant public health concerns worldwide. Almost 70% of Australians and 25% of children are overweight or obese.

Early elixir: brompheniramine, a first-generation antihistamine

For over 70 years brompheniramine has been used to stifle sneezes … but not for everyone.