Author: Paul Taylor

Paul Taylor is a New Zealand–based healthcare content writer with 5+ years’ experience creating patient friendly articles for online pharmacies and health platforms. He specialises in accessible condition guides, prescription FAQs, OTC advice, and health & wellbeing tips, translating complex medicines or health condition information into clear, actionable content. Paul collaborates with the ZOOM Pharmacy clinical team and bases every article on authoritative sources, peer reviewed journals and national clinical guidelines to ensure evidence based, up to date content. His goal is to help readers feel empowered to make informed decisions about their medicines and wellbeing. This content is general information only and does not replace professional medical advice.

Are Mobile Phones Causing Brain Cancer? What you need to know

A new WHO backed study has examined if brain cancer risk is associated with heavy mobile phone use. Find out if your device is increasing your risk of brain cancer.

Can Sleeping in Save Your Heart? New Study Suggests a 20% Risk Reduction

Catching up on sleep on the weekends may lower your risk of heart disease by 20%. A new study presented to the European Society of Cardiology has revealed…

Is Diet and Exercise Important? Prescription Weight Loss Medicines

If you want to lose weight using prescription weight loss medicines you need to make lifestyle changes too. A healthy diet and regular exercise will help you achieve sustainable weight loss.

Supply issue affecting methylphenidate ER in New Zealand

Pharmac has announced that there is a New Zealand-wide shortage of extended-release (ER) methylphenidate. Learn the key facts about what strengths and brands are affected.

Osteoporosis 101: What You Need to Know About Bone Health

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that is common in older people. It causes the bones to become fragile or weak. This puts people at risk of painful fractures that occur more easily than they should.

Bowel Cancer Symptoms: What You Need to Know for Early Detection

Bowel cancer occurs in any part of the large bowel, including the colon and rectum. It is the second highest cause of cancer deaths in New Zealand. Catching bowel cancer early will drastically improve your treatment and recovery.

Over 40% of New Zealand Women Suffer from Urinary Incontinence – What You Need to Know

Urinary incontinence may affect over 40% of New Zealand women according to a new study. It looked at how age, body mass, and childbirth may also impact the probability of incontinence.

Community Services Card Benefits – How To Get Free Prescriptions

Get free prescriptions in New Zealand by using a Community Services Card. The standard $5 prescription co-payment has returned. CSC users are exempt from the prescription charge.

Why Remifemin (black cohosh) is a popular alternative to HRT patches

As Oestradiol Supply shortages continue, alternative products like Remifemin (black cohosh) may help women with menopausal symptoms.

Oestradiol (Estradot) Patches: Supply issue in New Zealand

Oestradiol Patches (Estradot) supply issue information. What Pharmac has stated about finding supply of Estradot and how long the supply issue will last across New Zealand.

Combat Skin Aging with These 6 Powerful Anti-Aging Ingredients

Look for these 6 active ingredients in your anti-aging skin care products. While aging is natural you can keep you skin healthy and youthful every day with anti-aging skin care.

Prescription fees are returning: how to keep them free with ZOOM Pharmacy – Budget 2024

Start using ZOOM Pharmacy’s Monthly Medicines Service and avoid the returning $5 prescription charges. Under Budget 2024 the Government is re-instating the $5 prescription charge.

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