Pharmacists across New Zealand are raising awareness of medicine safety this month. It’s all part of National Patient Safety Week which is being held from… Read more »

I’m sure most people know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – with promotions and events such as the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal, the… Read more »

In this blog I want to promote Stroke Week which was held in the first week of October 2017. Stroke Week leads in to the… Read more »

It’s that time of year again, the weather is supposed to be slowly warming up and the days are getting longer. Daylight saving is now… Read more »

This winter looks set to be one to remember although maybe not for reasons we’d like to remember it. As well as setting weather records,… Read more »

Poisoning – it’s a major cause of hospitalisation for young children in New Zealand. On average, two children are admitted to hospital every day because… Read more »

Dear Diary… I’m an advocate for keeping a diary of health symptoms – it’s something I often recommend when someone asks me for advice in… Read more »

Dry skin – it’s a common winter thing At this time of year, as winter kicks in, I frequently talk to people asking for help… Read more »

Most of us know that we’re more likely to get a cold, sore throat, flu or other virus in winter.  But did you know that… Read more »

Headlice, kutus, nits – whatever you call them – most parents dread their discovery in their child’s hair. And stories abound about the causes, difficulties… Read more »