Lifestages

An overwhelming majority of Australians (81%) believe the government should act without delay to add a new prostate cancer medicine to the PBS, according to a national poll conducted by Galaxy Research.

The research was supported by Janssen Australia.

The Continence Foundation has launched range of bilingual tools for patients and healthcare workers to raise awareness and help manage continence issues. This will be the focus of the Foundation’s Continence Week: June 24 – 30.

The Stroke Foundation is calling for inspirational, life-changing entrants to it 2013 Stroke Champion awards, which will see people in 2 categories rewarded: health and social care professionals; and survivors, carers and volunteers.

The awards aim to recognise people who have shown outstanding dedication and commitment to stroke patients over a period of 5 years.

It's only a matter of time before pharmacies are offering vaccination for children, reports Janet Doyle

Pharmacy has a crucial role to play in dispelling many of the myths about vaccination that may deter parents from getting their children immunised, says Pharmacy Guild of Australia president Kos Sclavos.

Naomi Rohr's first cuddle with oldest son Caden. Images courtesy Naomi Rohr

It’s the hardest day of a mum’s life, says Naomi Rohr: the day she is discharged from hospital, leaving her sick or premature baby behind in Intensive Care.

Babies born to mothers who have alcohol problems have a significantly lower birth weight, a new study claims.

An Australian study says women who have been hospitalised with mental or behavioural disorders related to drugs or alcohol are up to 4 times more likely to have a low-birth weight baby

And this could be the ‘tip of the iceberg’, say researchers.