Those weight loss drugs may do a number on your face
New York Times: People using diabetes drugs for weight loss find an unwanted side effect.
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Research reveals Māori children suffer most from health inequality
New research has found Māori children are unable to engage with primary healthcare.
The cancer symptoms so many people miss
Telegraph: Early diagnosis can make a huge difference yet few know the common symptoms.
'Sugar Daddy': Gynaecologist suspended for three months after testing woman for STI on date
There's disquiet among some of Dr Naylin Appanna's colleagues.
The 1063km relay to change how young people see mental health
The challenge aims to raise awareness of the struggles young people face accessing help.
Lady Tureiti Moxon: Māori Health Authority bound by bureaucracy
The bureaucratic hold-ups of the Māori Health Authority are insane.
Michael J. Fox confesses 'I was an alcoholic' in new documentary
The 'Back to the Future' star talks Parkinson's, alcoholism and fame in raw documentary.
Covid 19: NZ’s ‘variant soup’ keeps getting messier
ESR data shows our 'variant soup' is more complex than ever.
NZ study: Cancer drug boosts lifespan in mice
Kiwi scientists appear to have boosted the lifespan of mice using a cancer-targeted drug.
Blind Low Vision NZ upheaval backed by inquiry; board worried by staff exodus
Fallout from a radical overhaul of a vital charity continues.
AM presenter Bernadine Oliver-Kerby's health battle continues, remains off air
Popular presenter absent as show returns from summer hiatus.
Brazil declares public health emergency for native Amazon people
Yanomamis are suffering from malnutrition and disease as a consequence of illegal mining.
Opinion: Why Hipkins is better prepared than Ardern to be PM
OPINION: The incoming PM has the ability to function well without filters.
Who is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?
The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.
Top scientists confirm kawakawa’s healing properties
Researchers find more than 60 biologically active compounds in kawakawa leaves.
Teens, mental health and social media: 'People don’t understand how toxic it is'
She turned to social media for help with mental illness but fell down a dark rabbit hole.
'Too many tumours to count': Shock diagnosis for woman about to celebrate 10 years cancer-free
Chanda Cooper-Warren now faces a $20,000-a-month treatment.
Revealed: the best exercise for weight loss in 2023
The weight loss workouts for all ages – and foods to avoid before exercise.
Global push to treat HIV leaves children behind
New York Times: Young patients are harder to reach with 100,000 dying of Aids each year.
Clinicians warn of heightened gout risk for Māori over summer
Clinicians urge whānau to enjoy kaimoana and barbecued foods in moderation this summer.
Celebratory bake or health hazard? The office cake leaves workplace divided
The ritual of sharing the humble bake has been compared to passive smoking.
AM presenter won't return with show next week
A shock diagnosis saw the presenter begin an extended period of leave last year.
Rosie O'Donnell opens up about weight loss
How the TV-turned-TikTok star bounced back after Christmas.
Covid-19: The three biggest questions facing NZ in 2023
What it means to live with Covid-19 will become much clearer to NZ this year, experts say.
Opinion: A major hospital, the quake risk - and three big problems
Patients were told they would need to move out, but now there is no plan to do that.
Even a little alcohol can harm your health
New York Times: Why you may want to cut down on your consumption beyond Dry January.
Senior nurses appointed to Starship to address Māori health inequity
Two senior Starship appointments will address Māori health inequity.
World-first NZ gene-editing trial may offer cure for debilitating disorder
One of NZ's first gene-editing trials in humans may have delivered cure for rare disorder.
Woman’s life a ‘nightmare’ returning from holiday with undiagnosed parasite
For seven years Swift lived in pain, picking up a rare parasite on a family holiday.
Celeste Barber's magazine cover slammed amid 'filter' claims.
'That’s a sexy body – why change it?'
Gift of sight: Auckland man regains vision, encourages Kiwis to donate eyes
Samuel Hames is extremely grateful to the person who enabled him live in a world of light.
'Devastating news': Lisa Marie Presley dies after cardiac arrest
Reports say paramedics performed CPR on her before she was taken to hospital.
Lisa Marie Presley on life support after cardiac arrest
Reports say paramedics performed CPR on her before she was taken to hospital.
Vape business goes up in smoke with $1.9m projected losses
Cavalcade of crises and bad surprises: Demise of business and its products.