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Rise in babies born with syphilis will continue if sexual health workforce not boosted
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Opinion: Can you blend movement and motherhood?
If a fitness routine isn’t flexible, it can be another task on an endless to-do list.
'We are being let down': New dementia research reveals major reason Māori and Pacific people more at risk
The research shows there is potential to change forecasts through policy.
Opinion: The important fact missing from Elle Macpherson cancer coverage
When the media reports on celebrity cancer, are we really getting the whole story?
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NY Times: Discrimination or safety? Doctors refusing to operate on those with high BMIs.
Free visits to the doctor tightened for Hawke's Bay youth amid funding concerns
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'Tragic': Gap in system causing suffering for Northland's dermatology patients
There is currently no dermatologist in the Northland region.
New data: How effective is the Covid vaccine?
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Healthline advised man to self-care, hours later he was dead
The man, who had an aortic dissection, was wrongly advised to care for himself at home.
Kiwis importing hearing aids to avoid prohibitive local costs
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What are the risks of hair transplants?
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Mummy's little helpers: The Kiwi women illegally trading meds to ‘get it all done’
The Drug Foundation has warned of the risks.
Opinion: 'Tadpole water' sounds gross but could be good for you
Adding chia seeds to your water to support weight loss may not be that far-fetched.
Why a ‘life review’ can be powerful, at any age
New York Times: Why reflecting on your past can boost happiness and reduce anxiety.
How can I boost my immune system?
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Phones don't give you brain cancer, study says
'We found no increased risk, even with 10-plus years exposure.'
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The much loved singer has told fans he will have a long recovery period.
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