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Drugs like ibuprofen can damage our gut lining
Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen have been linked to serious health problems.
Seven ways to ‘cure’ your hangover
Let go of myths like 'hair of the dog' – hangovers require a multifaceted approach.
Why you may need to put your black spatula in the bin
Another day, another toxin trying to kill us. This time, it might be in your spatula.
Patients carried up stairs all week after hospital lift breaks
The only lift at Bay of Islands Hospital has been out of order since Saturday.
Opinion: No one told me this would happen to my body in my 40s
OPINION: A decline in strength as we age is little recognised and infrequently discussed.
‘Everyone just hates tampons’: Six Kiwi teens talk period products
Tampons are dead – long live period underwear.
Can apple cider vinegar really do wonders for your health?
Studies have shown the elixir has many health benefits, but there are caveats.
How did halloumi become a health food?
It’s packed with protein but loaded with salt - experts weigh in on the Cypriot cheese.
'Like the Sahara': Dust storm at new Napier subdivision not cyclone silt, council says
About 92,000 cubic metres of silt from Cyclone Gabrielle has been transported to the site.
What happens to your body when you take a sip of caffeine?
An expert explains the biological changes that begin with that morning tea or coffee.
Why people in their 30s and 40s are experiencing increased memory problems
There's much more information and distractions coming in than ever before, expert says.
Potentially fading? Is Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop empire crumbling?
The actress looks ready to ditch her woo-woo wellness brand and return to her roots.
Five reasons why you can’t stop snacking
Going without that afternoon bite of cake can leave us feeling not quite right.
How mould exposure poses a dangerous health risk
Mould exposure symptoms aren't obvious - they can mimic a cold or feeling tired.
Why you should take magnesium for a better night’s sleep
Magnesium has many health benefits, one being its connection to improved sleep quality.
Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here’s what the evidence says
A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices and breast cancer.
What are 'danger' ages and what can we do about it?
Researchers have discovered two spikes in our ageing. Here's how to turn back the clock.
These are the healthiest varieties of white rice
How much and which type should you eat to ensure you don’t pile on the pounds?
I tried an Oura Ring for a year - here's what I learnt about my health
OPINION: Putting Prince Harry's and Kim Kardashian's favourite wearable to the test.
Only 1 in 7 children are meeting global health guidelines, study finds
Kids are not moving as much as they should be, impacting healthy growth and development.
How the medicines we take to stay healthy are harming nature
Evidence shows that modern medicines present a growing threat to ecosystems globally.
Burger King ad featuring new mums post-birth ‘outrages men’
The ad campaign shows new mums tucking into a burger in hospital after giving birth.
Food, sleep, steps: Is tracking our health healthy?
Keeping track of what we eat and how much we sleep can be exhausting.
What is 'traptox'? The surprising cure for tech neck sufferers
Doctors report a rise in patients seeking the unconventional 'tech neck' treatment.
What’s really behind the ADHD epidemic?
ADHD diagnoses are soaring among teenagers and adults.
Your gas stove could be making your asthma worse
Living in a household that uses gas can come with health implications. Here's what to do.
I’m a gastroenterologist. Here’s the surprising truth about gluten - Trisha Pasricha
A low FODMAP diet might relieve symptoms often mistaken for gluten sensitivity.