Centrelink change to affect pensioner cruisers
Retirees who are considering making a cruise ship their permanent home may see their pension entitlements reduced. Centrelink…
‘Unapproved and deadly’ – weight loss drug ‘Reta’ on illegal sale in Belfast – The Irish News
In Belfast, black-market access to an unapproved and potentially dangerous weight loss drug is just a click away.…
3 widely-prescribed medicines classified as cancer-causing by WHO
Three widely-prescribed medicines used to treat high BP, fungal infections, and organ transplant rejection have been classified as…
EU health plans on ice as capitals dispute budget – POLITICO
When countries voted on the Commission’s second proposal last week — which offered €1.3 million in NGO operating…
Why so many cold and flu tablets don’t work – and how else to manage nasal congestion
Introduction by Croakey: United States pharma giant Johnson & Johnson is facing class action lawsuits in Australia and…
Meet Hindumbi Kaurom Kakkada, the nurse who delivered babies by candlelight, crossed stormy seas to save lives, and became Lakshadweep’s silent hero
Long before advanced hospitals, air ambulances and modern medical equipment reached the remote islands of Lakshadweep, there were…
Regulators issue warning on ads for unlicensed weight loss drugs – Chemist+Druggist
Regulators issue warning on ads for unlicensed weight loss drugs Chemist+DruggistWegovy GLP-1 pill could reshape Britain’s £220bn food market,…
Wide of the target regarding voluntary hospitals – The Irish Times
Sir, – John McManus is right that institutions receiving substantial public funding must be accountable. However, his characterisation…
Paramedics to be given authority to prescribe medicines
Included on the list will be medicines for common infections or minor conditions – such as respiratory or…
Ebola deaths surge 30 percent as Berlin prepares for patient – POLITICO
Measures that specifically exclude foreigners are ineffective, said Jeanne Marrazzo, head of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.…
Hunting for the best deals on medicines
PETALING JAYA: When it comes to medicines, Malaysians have a healthy habit – they are comparing prices to…
How to use and store medicines safely at home, according to a pharmacist
Not taking them with food or water as directed “When taking medicines with water, we normally expect people…