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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.

Gene editing cured me of a rare and debilitating condition, so I’m supporting a law change

The "genetically engineered" NZ woman on ground-breaking Nobel Prize-winning treatment.

Blue Zones revolution: How environment, not effort, leads to a longer life

Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner: Our communities, not our habits, are the key to longevity

Three questions you need to ask before taking TikTok food advice

There are far more reliable ways to healthy eating than any trending hashtag.

Can fish and chips ever be good for you?

Just how does this from deep-fried treat stack up from a nutrition perspective.

Landmark clinical trial shows how to maintain the brain as we age

Brain-training’ exercises combined with diet and exercise may help stave off dementia.

MS sufferers face extra challenges to enjoy a healthy sex life, so can psychology help?

Those with multiple sclerosis can face extra challenges in their intimate lives.

‘I am a strong, resilient woman but TB nearly broke me’

NZ woman on what living with the world’s deadliest infectious disease is like.

If the fountain of youth came in a bottle, would it be labelled omega-3?

Omega-3 anti-ageing hype might be overblown, but fish oils have other benefits.