St Heliers Pharmacy

28/08/2025

19/08/2025

Toxic fungus enlisted in fight against leukemia

The mould possibly living on old bread in your pantry has been modified to fight cancer, researchers say.

13/08/2025

Caffeine - what is it, how does it affect your body, safe amounts. Find out more here with Health NZ -

Caffeine occurs naturally in foods such as coffee, tea and cocoa and has a long history of use as a mild stimulant. In small doses, it can make you feel more alert, awake, clear-minded and able to concentrate. In large doses, it can make you feel anxious, affect your heart rate and cause runny poos....

06/08/2025

From 1st August, Pharmac has made asthma inhalers, IUDs more accessible -

Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the moves, saying they're simple changes that cost nothing to anyone.

22/07/2025

Just how bad is black mould for your health?

Mould has been linked to a range of health effects, but an Australian scientist looks at how worried we need to be.

16/07/2025

Chickenpox - Tamariki (children) with chickenpox need to stay home from school and daycare. Find out more with Kids Health - https://bit.ly/447hHnq

09/07/2025

Strep throat - Learn about strep throat causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. with Healthify - https://bit.ly/43TnVZe

01/07/2025

Man flu and flu – Is man flu real? Do men really have worse colds than women? And if so, how does man flu differ from common flu? https://bit.ly/3TyUQfs

24/06/2025

Knee pain is a global affliction – study reveals best diet for prevention

Research found junk food, poor sleep and depression can contribute to osteoarthritis of the knees, while one diet scored highest for prevention.