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Jury awards $87m to driver burned by Starbucks drink
The man suffered third-degree burns to his penis, groin and inner thighs in the incident.

Rare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mystery
George Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.

‘No imminent danger’: Pope Francis’ condition stabilises
Pope Francis is 88 and has been hospitalised since February 14 with pneumonia.

Kitea Health nears finish line for $10m raise, reports key wins
PLUS: Co-founder reveals end game.

Pharmac’s relationship with patients critiqued during meetings
Pharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigned last month as two reviews were being completed.

Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House in critical condition
The man allegedly brandished a gun, prompting multiple agents to fire.

Omega-3 is vital for your health. These are the signs you’re deficient
Telegraph:It’s billed as a wonder supplement, but how much do we need?

Can reprogramming our genes make us young again?
A breakthrough in longevity research may be nearing its first human trials.

Influencers call these medical tests lifesaving - here’s what you may not know
NYT: New research examined 1000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone and cancer.

Protesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairy
He denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.

Cecilia Robinson: Why extending prescriptions to 12 months will be a good thing
OPINION: Extending prescriptions to 12 months will free up resources.

Horse medicine for humans? NZ breakthrough could revolutionise wound treatment
Gel could help diabetics, the elderly and burns patients heal a lot quicker.

‘Not out of danger’: Pope Francis’ condition remains ‘critical’, Vatican says
Doctors said the Pope was still 'suffering' and reserved their prognosis.

‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close books
Katikati health practice says poor funding has caused 'dangerous' wait times.

Doubts remain over Napier Health Centre overnight service
City residents await news on what plans there are for urgent overnight healthcare.

‘Unusual demand’: Hospital urges non-urgent cases to seek alternatives
Christchurch ED urges non-urgent cases to seek care elsewhere due to high demand.

Internship programme bridges science and community in Tairāwhiti
Sixteen interns have gained insight and inspiration at Mātai Medical Research Institute.

The three heart conditions that raise your dementia risk – and how to protect against them
Telegraph: Looking after your heart could be the key to keeping your memory sharp.

Rotorua woman seeks brain tumour treatment in America
Amelia Branson is going to America for surgery and radiation for her brain tumour, which costs about $550,000. Video / Megan Wilson

How Kiwi dietitians' approach is combating malnutrition in aged care
Up to 93% of those who enter aged care are malnourished or at risk.

‘Promising’: Ozempic may protect against Alzheimer’s
New York Times: Could the drugs that upended diabetes and obesity benefit the brain?