Link found between krill oil and OA relief
Vitamin, supplement and skincare brand, Swisse, has found a link between krill oil and osteoarthritic relief.
Sponsored by Swisse Wellness, in collaboration with key research partner CSIRO, the 6-month study...
School-provided meals could help students thrive
A survey of parents with children aged 4-17 years by Flinders Caring Futures Institue exploring current school food practices has found that parents support the idea of school-provided meals.
Of...
Conquering cancer fear digitally
One of the most common worries cancer survivors have after treatment ends is that their cancer will return.
For many, this fear can be debilitating and can significantly affect their...
New registration packages offered for PA Conference
A range of new registration packages for the Pharmacy Assistant National Conference (PA Conference) have been announced, which will enable pharmacy assistants to experience the event without committing to...
Health & Lifestyle
Beauty
Looking after your tools
Perhaps not something we often think about, but when was the last time you cleaned out your makeup bag?
According to brow brand, HD Brows,...
Putting the freeze on winter skin troubles
There’s much to love about winter – warm drinks by a toasty fire, cracking out the slow cooker for endless casseroles, and brisk walks...
Beauty starts within
On a trip to Vietnam, almost a decade ago, I was gifted a small jar of liquid collagen. I had no idea what it...
Back in the flesh
Last month, Priceline Pharmacy showcased the latest cult-worthy products from 50 brands, including 21 exclusive brands, to more than 170 media and influencers at...
Body … ‘slugging’?
Body, what? I hear you ask. That's the first question I had when I came across this latest beauty trend.
According to Shoshanna Eisner, founder...
Stretching for solutions
Striae distensae, better known as stretch marks, are an extremely common occurrence. Although affecting women two and a half times more frequently than men1,...
Events
Features
Meet pharmacy assistant Kym Gillespie from Buderim Pharmacy
This month Retail Pharmacy Assistants spoke with the PA based in Queensland about her career highlights, challenges, and tips for other PAs.
How long have...
The mind-gut connection
We’ve all felt those ‘butterflies’ or that churning in the stomach in response to nervousness, heightened stress or anxiety. Such feelings are unsurprising given...
Putting the freeze on winter skin troubles
There’s much to love about winter – warm drinks by a toasty fire, cracking out the slow cooker for endless casseroles, and brisk walks...
Taking the BS out of feeling better
Health professionals were once the first port of call for anyone looking to address a health concern. Now, with social media giving voice to...
The scoop on poop
Changing a dirty nappy is one of the least loved aspects of parenthood. Whether a baby is in disposables or cloth, young enough to...
Beauty starts within
On a trip to Vietnam, almost a decade ago, I was gifted a small jar of liquid collagen. I had no idea what it...
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More than $800K raised for the Priceline Sisterhood Foundation
Priceline Pharmacy’s ‘Sisterhoodies’ fundraising campaign, fronted by Priceline Ambassador Chrissie Swan, has raised more than $800,000, beating the last two annual fundraising efforts.
Lending a hand from her fashion-designer bestie...
Imminent North Qld Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch, held its Branch Committee meeting in Cairns on 15 August and overnight Branch Committee members hosted the People in Pharmacy Networking Dinner...
Learn about paracetamol poisoning at Pharmacy Connect
Pharmacy Connect attendees will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth look at self-harm from intentional paracetamol misuse, with Dr Rose Cairns, Director of Research at the New South...
How to reduce needle anxiety in children
Many children experience anxiety when it comes to needles, but with vaccinations becoming increasingly regular, new research reveals how to reduce this needle-related fear.
New research from the University of...
Link found between krill oil and OA relief
Vitamin, supplement and skincare brand, Swisse, has found a link between krill oil and osteoarthritic relief.
Sponsored by Swisse Wellness, in collaboration with key research partner CSIRO, the 6-month study...
School-provided meals could help students thrive
A survey of parents with children aged 4-17 years by Flinders Caring Futures Institue exploring current school food practices has found that parents support the idea of school-provided meals.
Of...