Pharmacy

Being a tradie is hard work, so they drink just as hard, the stereotype goes. It might be a light-hearted cliché to some, but the reality is far more serious. Some research indicates that as many as one in six Kiwis and one in five construction workers in New Zealand engage in hazardous drinking, but […]

Health New Zealand plans to build smaller hospitals and reuse existing infrastructure as per the Nationwide Service and Campus Planning report. Building new hospitals and improving upon old ones is expected to cost almost $47 billion over the next ten years. A briefing to Health Minister Shane Reti, released to the media under the Official […]

When you think of workplace hazards, factories and construction sites often come to mind. Growing research suggests our homes may harbour a silent threat: silica dust. Silicosis, the lung disease caused by inhaling silica particles, is normally associated with mining or stonecutting. However, the increasing popularity of quartz and engineered stone for kitchen and bathroom […]

Tradies are known for their hard work, but what about their lunch breaks? How damaging is the stereotypical meat pie, soft drink, and cigarette midday meal? Good nutrition is essential for those with physically demanding roles, early mornings, long days, and limited on-site food options.  The gut is home to about 39 trillion bacteria, and […]