From heartache to hope: How chronic illness inspired Debbie Harwood’s comeback
Music legend Debbie Harwood on what it's like to live with heart failure.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Health
The science of storing spuds - here’s where to keep them
What new research shows about the best place to keep potatoes.
Do you really need to take that dietary supplement?
Just because a supplement is available over the counter doesn’t make it safe or necessary.
My ADHD was controlled - then I returned to NZ and a battle with a broken health system
A personal story of a fight against New Zealand's ADHD treatment regime.
Cancer charity Look Good Feel Better gets a wellbeing-focused makeover
Look Good Feel Better adds yoga, mindfulness to cancer care toolkit.
Instant sachet coffee is a popular choice, but what’s in it?
Instant frothy coffee from a packet is much loved, but contains a long list of additives.
Scotty Morrison: Matariki can be a reset for men’s health – mind, body and spirit
Here's how sing Te Whare Tapa Whā model is an awesome starting point for holistic health.
Why ‘you are what you eat’ is one of the most dangerous food myths around
It sounds like common sense, but 'you are what you eat' reveals troubling food myths.
Marc Wilson: How the 2025 Budget disappointed those working in mental health
New initiatives identified, but the big issues were skirted around.
NZ leads breakthroughs in MRI brain research
MRI innovation could predict dementia and guide brain surgery.
What it’s like living with two autoimmune conditions: ‘I’ve had to adapt everything’
Working mum Anita Hedges on managing the daily toll of MS and ulcerative colitis.
Acid test: Why we used Lotto lady as guinea pig in psychedelic therapy trial
Sonia Gray fronts documentary on possible mental health benefits of hallucinogens.
Why peanut butter isn’t the villian it’s sometimes made out to be
Nut butters are just as nutritionally packed as whole nuts but watch the additives.
Does your metabolism really slow down as you age?
Health in adulthood isn’t about pushing harder; it’s about listening more closely.
How AI has become the latest tool in the battle against breast cancer
Breast screening has vastly improved cancer survival rates. AI could boost them further.
The dark web: Why our horror youth suicide numbers demand action
Could a social media ban prevent youth suicide?
Opinion: When breast isn’t best
Study reveals connection between breastfeeding struggles and poor maternal mental health.
Orthorexia: How the ‘clean eating’ obsession & social media are feeding a new disorder
The fixation on ‘pure’ foods that can turn into a recipe for malnutrition.
Are we overestimating the health benefits of coconut cream and milk?
Why the much-hyped health benefits of coconut products do not extend to Western diets.
After my third child, my digestive system went mad. No one suspected Crohn’s disease
Pregnancy suppressed Tanya Smith's Crohn's disease but it flared as soon as she gave birth
Body Mass Index is not just a medical issue; it’s a political one
Why it’s time to move beyond BMI and our national fixation on thinness.
Top tips on how to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure can be fatal but there are ways to lower it to healthy levels.
Old drugs, new tricks: The links between vitamin C and tumour progression
Otago scientist on understanding the relationship between vitamin cancer and tumour growth
Old drugs, new tricks: Could birth control pills reduce the risk of genetic breast cancers?
A compound in birth control pills may help women at risk of inherited breast cancer.
Old drugs, new tricks: From aspirin to statins – how repurposed meds can help fight cancers
Potential to repurpose familiar drugs rather than pour billions into new ones.
What are emulsifiers in food - and are they bad for us?
Emulsifiers are a common food additive, but are linked to gut conditions and inflammation.
NZ family’s asthma battle: ‘She’s terrified of getting sick again’
Around 1 million NZers live with asthma and respiratory disease, and a third are children.
Why magnesium matters for health more than you think
The vital mineral multitasking on your behalf – but can it stop chocolate cravings?
Cancer rising: How vaccines, new screening tests and AI will change cancer treatment
The future for cancer detection and treatment holds much promise.
Can't do muscle-contracting drills? Why eccentric exercise might be right for you
So-called eccentric exercise brings physical activity benefits without usual drills.
Cancer rising: How disengagement with the health system might hinder cancer detection
As cancer in under-50s soar, researchers focus on the causes.
Cancer rising: Investigating the deadly increase in cancers in younger people
As cancer in under-50s soar, researchers focus on environmental and lifestyle causes.
Is cutting back on ultra-processed foods the key to ageing well?
A little of what’s bad for you can be good.
The dark psychology behind pranks & vandalism
Pranks and vandalism can serve a social purpose but also hide dark traits.