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Here's what to avoid if you're trying to make healthier choices at the drive-through.
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Of the 10,000 deaths each year, a quarter were found to be avoidable.
‘Resource constraints’: Huge gaps found in health reforms could undermine its success
70 per cent foresaw risk with resources or with being ready to implement changes.
Advice: My 75-year-old husband wants sex every day. What do I do?
New York Times: 'I can’t talk to my friends about this; they would think I was crazy.'
Midlife alcohol alert: How to know if you're a binge drinker
Telegraph: Young people aren't the problem - it's women and the over-40s, experts say.
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Why people in their 50s have the highest cholesterol
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The rise and fall of antibiotics. What would a post-antibiotic world look like?
Why antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to our health.
At 56, I lost 16kg with weight training and a high-protein diet
Telegraph: Lynne Webb's health took a huge hit in 2017. Now she's fitter than ever.
The multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plans
A big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.
Retirement giant fined $37k after widow complained of husband's dementia care
Failure to make a sensory room available was the heart of the case, heard twice.
Michael J Fox's heartbreaking health confession
The beloved actor opened up about suffering a "tsunami of misfortune" over the years.
Advice: ‘I’ve met someone great, but they want me to try kinky sex’
Telegraph: "I’m so intimidated ... because I've always been such a 'vanilla' woman."
Ex-league player Paul Whatuira helping rangatahi face mental health issues
'I would love this programme to be able to visit all regions of the country.'
How much protein do you really need as you get older?
Do you really need to take protein supplements as you age?
‘Meno-washing’: Are midlife women being scammed?
Telegraph: Menopause has come out of the shadows. So have the snake oil merchants.
Some psychiatrists have started prescribing Ozempic. Others are worried
New York Times: 'These medications were not studied well or designed for this population.'
Psychiatric assistant indecently assaulted patient in mental health unit
The worker called the patient for four days after his discharge.
Should I be taking supplements?
NY Times: There are thousands on the market, but few situations where they're beneficial.
Fresh or frozen? The biggest nutrition myths, debunked by experts
Do microwaves really 'zap' nutrients? Nutritionists explain.
Why counting calories is still the only way to lose weight
Telegraph: Trends come and go, but the fundamental equation hasn’t changed.
Interactive map: Is your community better or worse off than others across NZ?
What does where we live tell us about our wellbeing? This map gives a first-ever glimpse.
How new gene editing tech can boost smart cancer drugs
Can gene editing help unlock the power of ground-breaking immunotherapy cancer drugs?
The foods protecting against heart disease and Alzheimer's
The word 'polyphenol' may mean little to you, but a lot to your health.
Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly?
Spot reduction: The real deal or another weight-loss myth?
Is salt really a new culprit in type 2 diabetes?
People with type 2 diabetes tend to see their blood pressure fall with lower salt intake.
Your activewear could be leaching toxic chemicals — here's what to do
Your favourite leggings or sports bra might be doing you more harm than good.
What women with endometriosis want you to know
The condition affects millions of women, so why do few feel comfortable talking about it?
Why all men are insecure about their height
OPINION: Women will most likely find this odd. Men, however, will understand.