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I dismissed it as stress, but I had a serious heart condition

Telegraph: Six months ago, Bryony Gordon collapsed while making her daughter's breakfast.

Govt's promise for extra nurses not enough to fix ‘decades of understaffing’

Health advocates say funding for more nurses nationwide not going to make a difference.

Matt Heath: Don't worry, be happy

OPINION: Worrying is pointless - lean into the good stuff right in front of you instead.

Why social media could be benefitting women's body image

Social media can negatively impact body image – but it's a complex and nuanced picture.

19-year-old's cancer scare baffles doctors

After noticing a bump on her elbow, the 19-year-old was given a frightening diagnosis.

Fletcher Hawkesby’s testicular cancer battle makes change in school

His old school is promoting testicular awareness after he shared his journey.

Psychologist group warns not enough youth and child specialists to meet growing demand

Some practices are even being forced to turn new clients away.

The world’s most miserable countries revealed

The annual “misery index” list has been announced.

Amputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected

'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.

Meningococcal warning to Wellington after patient dies

People are urged to get up to date with their vaccinations.

‘Ultimate tuakana’ chatbots support rangatahi

Digital tools have been launched for young tāne and wāhine who want to stop smoking.

Opinion: Tasering of elderly dementia patient appalling

Opinion: "A health issue should not be confused with aggressive, law-breaking behaviour."

Cholera outbreak kills 17 in South Africa

They are the latest cholera deaths in Africa after at least 12 nations record outbreaks.

Māori students get hands-on advice from Māori health professionals at hui

Students get some hands-on advice from Māori health professionals.

Top diet doctor shares his weight-loss tips in the age of Ozempic

Telegraph: Drugs won't solve the world's obesity problem, says Professor Roy Taylor.

Patients to be asked if they still need operations

Te Whatu Ora about to ask 30,000 patients waiting for operations if they still need them.

Bottled up: Teens drinking less and staying home more

'I've got better things to do than party,' one student said.

Sought out by science, and then forgotten: The families used for medical research

New York Times: Four decades ago families were sought out for insights into Huntington's.