Gut fermentation of dietary fibres: implications for health

Studies have demonstrated a link between low levels of dietary fibre and the occurrence of chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Pharmacists: the secret ingredient in the quit smoking journey

Each year, approximately 15,500 Australian families face the grief and trauma of someone they love dying from a disease caused by smoking. In 2017,...

Antibiotic shortages impact the health of Indigenous children

Treating bacterial infections without antibiotics might sound like a problem from another time, but it is a challenge that healthcare professionals in remote areas...

Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors for the treatment of ovarian cancer

Case scenario Mrs Jones, aged 59, is a regular patient at your pharmacy. For the last few weeks she has come in almost daily to...

Bushfire crisis brings out the best in pharmacists

It has been a tough start to 2020 for many Australians. The bushfire crisis has engulfed Australia, affecting virtually all states and territories.

National Diabetes Week: now is the time to help people stay...

ADVERTORIAL BY GLUCERNA® It can be challenging for those with impaired glucose tolerance or insulin resistance to maintain a healthy, low GI diet; especially considering...