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Lower blood pressure: It’s not which workout you choose, but how you do it

New York Times: Yoga, wall sits, and cardio are considered to be highly effective.

Kiwis warned to be vigilant after positive bird flu case in Australia

“Bird flu requires a co-ordinated, multi-agency approach to surveillance and response."

The plastic in your food that’s playing havoc with your gut health

From bottled water to tea bags, microplastics are finding their way into our bodies.

Another Covid-19 wave on horizon: How big will it be?

NZ likely on cusp of another Covid wave similar in size to our last two, modeller says.

John Swiatczak takes helm at Gisborne Hospital

Former nurse John Swiatczak is the new boss at Gisborne Hospital.

'It was very peaceful': Woman recalls near-death experience

'I'm sure there’s a greater plan for me,' says the nurse, who wasn't expected to live.

Cook Islands ban vapes, smoking age raised to 21

Smoking in public places is banned except in limited exceptional cases.

‘It’s not easy’: Doctors are still figuring out adult ADHD

New York Times: 'We desperately need something to help guide the field.'

Syrian first lady has leukaemia, presidency says

Asma al-Assad will undergo a specialised treatment protocol that requires her to isolate.

Opinion: Children living in poverty and at higher risk will bear the brunt

OPINION: Ditching free flu vaccines will likely wipe out the recent gains in uptake.

The types of stones our bodies make - and how we can prevent them

You've heard of kidney stones and gallstones - but did you know there are more?

Abigail Hannah: How nature helped heal my depression

OPINION: 'Nature gave me a sense of calm and hope during my journey with depression.'

US paediatricians reverse advice against HIV mums breastfeeding

About 5000 people who have HIV give birth in the United States each year.

Wahine Māori to helm world public health body

Emma Rawson-Te Patu sees new role as a 'huge responsibility and a massive opportunity'.

Group walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause

Over $1500 raised so far by group for incurable breast cancer.

‘Why did I do this?': Hospital doctor's 'grim' 32-hour weekends

'I think people should have to do a week as a junior doctor.'

More than a headache: Half of NZ’s migraine sufferers struggle with access to care

New findings shed light on big barrier for estimated 640,000 Kiwis living with migraine.

Pseudoephedrine cold and flu medicines back on shelves

Associate Minister David Seymour said there would be safeguards in place.