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Sleep-deprived minds: The struggle with unwanted intrusive thoughts
Sleep deprivation makes it harder to suppress unwanted memories and ideas.
‘Awful situation’: Edmund Hillary village residents complain about sinking hub
Residents didn't expect retirement living to involve what feels like a construction site.
Editorial: End of ban on gay blood donations a long time coming
OPINION: Under the new system, all donors would have individualised risk assessments.
I was a fit 60-year-old and broke my hip. Every woman should be aware of the dangers of osteoporosis
Telegraph: A third of people with hip fractures die within a year.
The health risks of an apron belly – and how to get rid of it
Telegraph: Apron bellies can lead to infections, posture problems and more.
Does drinking lemon water have health benefits?
New York Times: Influencers claim it helps with weight loss, digestion and more.
New film on Splore showcases Auckland photographer’s extraordinary vision
After partially losing her vision, Serena Stevenson's new work is a triumph.
Big numbers caught in cardiac surgery delays, Health NZ responds
'All hospital areas have patients waiting beyond expectation,' says Health NZ.
‘Promising’: Ozempic may protect against Alzheimer’s
New York Times: Could the drugs that upended diabetes and obesity benefit the brain?
I gave up drinking when my wife only had three months to live
Telegraph: George gave up alcohol to support his wife of 14 years during her final months.
Napier overnight and weekend urgent care services centralised at health centre, for now
Staff at health centre told nurse-led overnight service might be 'delivered differently'.
Could the bird flu become airborne?
New York Times: Scientists warn of airborne threat as bird flu spreads among animals.
The basics on how to build muscle fast and the best exercises for it
Telegraph: Here’s our expert guide to fast-track your muscle-building journey.
Opinion: Fixing funding is crucial for NZ primary healthcare
OPINION: Funding gaps force practices to raise fees, reduce services or close doors.
I was an insomniac for 20 years - this is how I finally learnt to sleep
Telegraph: I bet a lot of people find themselves facing insomnia for the same reason I did
Opinion: What's the cure for workplace sick days?
OPINION: Medication education, flexible work deals can combat illness, boost loyalty.
35 simple health tips experts swear by
New York Times: Some simple tips for a healthier, happier life.
The Richard Branson diet: How he stays super-fit at 74
Times: The billionaire shows no signs of slowing down. So what's his secret?
‘Incredibly distressing’: Doctor worries old disease is making NZ comeback
Painful bone growth disorder appears to making a mysterious resurgence among NZ children.
LED face masks: Do they really improve your skin?
New York Times: We asked experts if they can reduce wrinkles, clear acne and more.
Letters: The folly of relying on private healthcare; Trumpism in NZ politics
OPINION: Once lost, our wonderful public health system can never be recovered.
‘Use it or lose it’: Experts reveal key to combating cognitive decline
Telegraph: The lifestyle tweaks to slow the cognitive decline that hits at 57, 70 and 78.
Opinion: Private hospitals ease the health burden, they're not adversaries
OPINION: Private hospitals perform 67% of all elective surgeries in this country.
Eight everyday tasks that will give you 11 extra healthy years
Telegraph: Simple daily tasks like gardening and vacuuming offer great health benefits.
Jo Wilson: I missed a cervical smear test – and it almost cost me my life
Telegraph: TV presenter shares how a missed smear test changed her life.
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.
‘A dangerous virus’: Bird flu enters a new phase
NYT: A pandemic is not inevitable but the US outbreak has passed worrisome milestones.
Kiwi period care brand AWWA acquired by North American giant
Somedays is the North American leader in natural period pain relief products.
NZ’s starving students: Hungry kids trailing peers by up to four years in maths, science
A major new analysis uncovers a 'barn-door problem' of food poverty in Kiwi schools.
Opinion: Regulating dog walkers misses the real issue
Opinion: 'Arguably, more dogs mean more risk, but not necessarily'.
NZ scientists create world-first ‘clock’ that could lead to ageing breakthroughs
DNA-based 'clock' could lead to new medical treatments and insights into how we age.
Naps can help improve your cognition. Here’s how to take a better nap
Even a speedy 10-minute nap can have profound effects on our cognition and mood.
Shane Te Pou: Sick health system offers Labour best Govt attack option
OPINION: There is an opportunity here for Labour, but it will take a huge amount of work.
Your testosterone level could be killing your sex drive – here’s what to do about it
Telegraph: Low testosterone manifests itself in a several different ways.
Cancer frontiers: Five ways Kiwi scientists are taking on our number one killer
Jamie Morton meets the Kiwi scientists leading five cutting-edge new cancer studies.
‘I lost both my parents to dementia – this is what I learnt’
Telegraph: Shaheen Larrieux turned her grief into advocacy and a focus on prevention.
The centuries-old, incredibly male quest to live forever
New York Times: Despite historical failures, the pursuit of a longer life continues.
Letters: Proposed dog rules don’t go far enough; Reti an easy target
OPINION: "[My dog and I] have been attacked ... and a local rider knocked off her horse.'
The three signs your anxiety has slipped into a disorder
Telegraph: Persistent anxiety can lead to avoidance, physical symptoms and dread.
My alcoholism may have caused my cancer – so why did I start drinking again?
Telegraph: 'No one warned me about the dangers of my drinking habits.'
Do antidepressants work? This British professor says they don’t
Times: Joanna Moncrieff says patients have been duped by big pharma and insecure doctors.
Editorial: How timing of Luxon’s reshuffle affects National’s momentum
OPINION: Health and cost of living are the two biggest issues facing New Zealanders.
Letters: Transport reshuffle – Bishop's big chance to change course
OPINION: 'Higher speed limits and more roads are not the solution, they are the problem.'
Exclusive: Death of two women during pregnancy among NZ maternity system's harm cases
The Herald has obtained details of major harm and death events in the maternity system.
Seven ways to improve your heart health
New York Times: Cardiologists offer their advice on how to keep your heart healthy.
Opinion: I quit drinking four years ago - I’m still confronting drinking culture
New York Times - Opinion: Navigating a sober life in an alcohol-centric culture.
Ask the Doctor: Why do I keep needing the toilet in the night?
Telegraph: A reader asks Dr James Le Fanu if her overactive bladder diagnosis is correct.
Claire Trevett: Did Christopher Luxon's reshuffle ruthlessness go far enough?
The Prime Minister's reshuffle was much needed but some ministers got off too lightly.
Are there really any health benefits to drinking kombucha?
Telegraph: We ask the experts what’s in it and if it’s really good for you.