Men’s health: the other gender gap
Pharmacists can help improve health outcomes for men, especially if they use communication skills to draw out those who don’t often visit doctors.
6 vaccine trends to watch this World Immunisation Week
World Immunisation Week 2026 (24–30 April) highlights both the progress and ongoing challenges in vaccine coverage – along with the power of immunisation to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Sun safety: don’t feel the burn
Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with at least 2 in 3 Australians diagnosed by the age of 70.
Cheaper and more effective acute stroke treatment
Tenecteplase may replace alteplase as the thrombolytic of choice when treating ischemic stroke, according to an Australian study published in The New England Journal...
Top tips for reaching undervaccinated groups
These patient cohorts are missing out on vaccinations for diseases that pose serious health risks. Here’s how pharmacists can help.
Medicines nightmare in aged care
While aged care quality and safety has been put under the microscope at the royal commission, the nightmare continues for residents at risk from their prescribed medicines every single day.













