
Should the 'body roundness index' replace BMI?
BRI quantifies body fat levels by looking at height and waist circumference.
BRI quantifies body fat levels by looking at height and waist circumference.
Specific treatments for bowel, liver, kidney, lung and bladder cancer have been named.
Core strength isn’t just about a six-pack, it’s the foundation of your body’s stability.
New York Times: Stress alone doesn't directly cause ulcers, but it can exacerbate risks.
OPINION: How much does the National Party care about principles of good government?
The GP did not provide the 'appropriate standard of care', a report finds.
OPINION: Luxon's moved from under-delivering to over-deliver on drugs promise: at a cost.
Ministers announced the Government’s $604 million health budget to honour a National pre-election promise. Video / Mark Mitchell
'My immediate assumption was, 'I am infertile'.'
Doctors had job applications paused at the reference-checking stage, or delayed for weeks.
From doomscrolling to drinking an extra glass of wine, what wrecks our sleep?
'The whole activity can become daunting.'
Pharmacy consultant fees are on the rise as revenue shrinks.
'Ovarian cancer spreads like a spider web, so it’s a long time before you see it.'
The ability to do several jobs at once causes stress - and could be rewiring our brains.
A mum shares her family's battle with some rare conditions.
‘We’re not going to be statistics’: Jackie and Becki are fighting colon cancer together.
A maternity advocate says the letter sent to expectant mums is 'manipulative'.
Health NZ says regional forums will approve recruitment 'where appropriate'.
'New Zealand is falling short in many areas with its food environment.'
Nicola Willis spoke to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning.
'I’m recovering from radiation. I can’t recover in peace.'
"There’s nothing like your own looking after your own.'
A health professional sheds light on her experience, and shares tips for new mothers.
Chewing the Facts explored the myths around obesity, fatness and weight loss.
Health NZ denies it has stopped hiring following outrage from nursing unions.
Often a cost-effective, convenient option in a busy world, but there may be a trade-off.
You don't need a six-pack to feel the benefits of strength training in later life.
How Kiwis are missing out on 'wonder drugs' coming down the pipeline.
Inside the blood and guts of a patient having her gall bladder removed.