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Mo bros to risk it with the brisket at burger eating contest

Burger eating contest to feed funds into men's health.

Ongoing resistance to cervical screening and HPV vaccinations

"If somebody has a bad experience, then they’re unlikely to return.”

Crucial talks imminent in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare industrial action

The chances of averting a strike at a major factory hinge on Wednesday's talks.

Eight leafy greens you should add to your diet

A nutritionist recommends adding more leafy greens to your salad - here's why.

Ongoing presence of respiratory illnesses and Covid at Whanganui Hospital

"They’ve struggled at home with multiple siblings that are sick."

Covid comeback on the cards for Christmas

The re-emergence of Covid will put Māori and Pasifika whānau most at risk.

Paralytic shellfish toxins extend to East Cape

Toxins in mussels from Tolaga Bay were found to be 11 times over the safe eating limit.

Am I still contagious? How to navigate infectious illnesses

New York Times: What to know about some of the most common viruses.

NHI number blunder: Woman had unnecessary colonoscopy meant for someone else

The woman was told the procedure was a mix-up after her sedation had worn off.

Pseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert

"We have taken the eye off methamphetamine."

Emails about me show Pharmac ‘bereft of compassion’ for patients - cancer fighter

Grieving husband of Wiki Mulholland says Rachel Smalley case was not isolated.

Zoo launches app to check palm oil content of groceries

Palm oil is found in more than half the products you find in the supermarket.

‘One in three will die from heart disease’: Heart specialists warn NZ’s progress is flat-lining

Of the 10,000 deaths each year, a quarter were found to be avoidable.

‘Resource constraints’: Huge gaps found in health reforms could undermine its success

70 per cent foresaw risk with resources or with being ready to implement changes.

Ozempic, Viagra and the life-changing drugs that were created for something else

Telegraph: Why are some drugs repurposed?

Rise in Covid-19 cases as Kiwis fail to get booster

Wastewater testing and the number of hospitalisations suggest the virus is prevalent.

Midlife alcohol alert: How to know if you're a binge drinker

Telegraph: Young people aren't the problem - it's women and the over-40s, experts say.

Man receives world's first eye transplant

Eye transplant extraordinary addition to a face transplant.