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'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatment
Merv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.

Brewing the perfect cup: Which coffee method boosts heart health?
Telegraph: The way you brew your coffee might be causing cholesterol spikes.

Health NZ takes medical union to ERA as strikes delay 4300 procedures
Health Minister Simeon Brown: 'I want to see this dispute resolved.'

King Charles shares moving personal cancer message
He told a cancer support reception that his experience had been daunting yet enlightening.

'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisis
Dr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.

Watch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strike
Thousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.

17 ways to cut your risk of stroke, dementia and depression all at once
New York Times: New research has found overlapping factors in three common brain diseases.

Study links 350,000 heart disease deaths to plastic chemicals in 2018
Phthalates are chemicals added to plastic to make it more stretchy, soft or flexible.

New Whānau Ora providers confirmed after contract provider shake-up
The Government has confirmed four new contract providers.

'Healthier way': The real benefits of air fryers vs ovens
Air fryers cook food faster due to their smaller size and powerful fan.

Watch: Mum hears late daughter's heartbeat in girl saved by transplant
'I wanted to... never let her go because that was all I had left.'

‘Profound impact’: Six signs of testosterone deficiency men need to know
Telegraph: Stigma and lack of education mean many men suffer in silence.

'Stretched' health system 'getting quietly worse' - striking anaesthetist
He says he works 'well in excess' of his contract and the hospital faces staff shortages.

Cancer runs in my family - how can I cut my risk?
New York Times: Lifestyle changes can lower cancer risk despite family history.

Released mental health patient kills for second time
The man has twice been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.

'Excited, scared, nervous': Kiwi TV actress announces pregnancy
The star has been open about her pregnancy journey.

Sex hormones are brain hormones. What does this mean for treating brain diseases?
New York Times: Hormones like oestrogen are proving vital in treating neurological disease

Health NZ mediation fails: 5000 doctors to strike, 4300 patients affected
Over 5000 doctors will strike on May 1, postponing 4300 patients' treatments.

'They risk long-term damage’: The girls as young as 4 obsessed with beauty treatments
Young children are increasingly using beauty products, from serums to anti-ageing creams.

'Deeply missed': Reality star dead days after health setback
She passed away days after having her leg amputated due to a severe infection.

Five surprising everyday medications that can help prevent dementia
Telegraph: Midlife vaccines may offer unexpected protection against dementia.