medication

Heartburn drug recalled globally over cancer fears: All you need to know

Several countries are removing a popular drug from pharmacy shelves over fears it may contain a carcinogen.

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Infants struck with ‘werewolf syndrome’ after drug mix-up

A drug botch-up in Spain has left babies with “werewolf syndrome”, causing abnormal hair growth on their bodies, and leaving parents confused, upset and “anguished”.

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Blood test could identify correct depression medication

Doctors may be able to choose the best drug for patients with depression by analysing the results of a blood […]

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Photographer shocked to find long-lost dad amongst the homeless people she was documenting

This photographic journey of a daughter finding her mentally ill father on the streets and his road to recovery is truly heart-wrenching and beautiful.

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Paracetemol ineffective for back pain and osteoarthritis

Have bad back pain? Take paracetemol to treat it? You may want to read this.

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Keeping safe on the roads this summer

Travelling in the car these holidays? What should you pack to keep the family safe?

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Depressed penguins get “happy” pills to deal with wet-weather

Penguins in Britain struggling to cope with the worse-than normal wet winter weather and are given medication to improve their mood.

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Scientists closer to male contraceptive pill

Melbourne scientists, developing a breakthrough male contraceptive pill, believe the drug could be on the market in the next 10 years.

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Top 5 ways to fight antibiotic resistance

We all have a responsibility to fight antibiotic resistance. Here are 5 ways you can do your part to safeguard global health.

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Painkillers pose heart risk

Do you reach for painkillers often? You may want to consider the consequences for your heart, researchers warn.

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Beet-ing blood pressure

A glass of beetroot juice a day is all that is needed to keep hypertension at bay, according to new research.

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Back to school: Head lice

Dr Kerryn Grieve from Ego pharmaceuticals, has been involved in clinical trials for head lice. She helps to explain the lifecycle, symptoms and treatments available to get you and you’re family ready for back to school outbreaks.

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Eat well, get well, stay well

Spending the first 20 years of his life very sick, Jason Bennett suffered from the daily medication treating his various ailments. He tells us how he has rebuilt his body and even cured his asthma by changing his diet & lifestyle.

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Malaria cure is in sight, say researchers

Researchers at the University of Cape Town say they may be close to producing a cure for malaria following their discovery of a compound that disrupts the malaria parasite’s lifecycle in animal models, effectively destroying it.

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MiNDFOOD Radio: Cyndi O’Meara

Not your typical nutritionist, Cyndi disagrees with low-fat, low-calorie diets, believes chocolate can be good for you and thinks cheating and eating yummy food is an important part of a well-balanced diet.

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