October 2024

With pollen season upon us, Healthcare Handbook editor and clinical pharmacist Carmen Pope discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment of hay fever

Clinical writer Noni Richards discusses how oral health can affect overall health and wellbeing, and suggests oral care routines, products and lifestyle interventions that can help

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen examines the latest scientific research into the healing properties of mānuka honey in the first of a two-part series

Healthcare and support workers face many hazards, one of which is accidental exposure to blood and body fluids. Clinical microbiologist Aaron Keene reviews the precautions and procedures you should have in place

Dietitian Joanna Paggi discusses nutritional considerations during early pregnancy, including food safety, weight gain recommendations, nausea and vomiting, and supplements

A programme that funds community pharmacies to provide free treatment for head lice and skin infections has been a big hit with the public in the Bay of Plenty. Jody Hopkinson investigates