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If approved, these can be game-changers in treating high blood pressure.
Kiwi dad’s huge 12-hour mission for pregnant wife’s craving
He said he would 'go to the ends of the earth for her crazy little cravings'.
The Conversation: Will NZ's mental health targets get over the line?
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Why testosterone is a wonder drug for men and women over 50
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Could Aussie hospitals hiring freezes be the answer to our workforce shortage?
Several Victorian hospitals has announced temporary freezes, Australian media report.
Baby turned blue while Starship Hospital nurse sat in armchair with headphones on
An alarm had been blaring for nearly half a minute but Vickie Wade didn't hear it.
Not tonight: Study explores reasons young adults choose not to drink
A recent study sheds light on why the younger generation turns down alcohol.
Two surprise resignations as Health NZ board is now down to two members
Two board members chose not to re-apply, while one was vague about his intentions.
Health system 'heaving from winter illnesses'
Patients urged to consider options as winter illnesses flood accident and medical.
Four common sleep disruptions and how to deal with them
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Everything you need to know about migraines
Migraines are one of the most debilitating common neurological conditions.
Frontline hospital roles unfilled amid hiring freeze
Many cases of clinical recruitment have ground to a halt despite clear need.
Covid wave peaks, but worst of flu still ahead for NZ
NZ's Covid-19 wave has peaked - but hospitals are being hit hard by high flu numbers.
World-first LSD micro-dosing study recruiting late-stage NZ cancer patients
Could tiny amounts of LSD help patients as they approach the end of their cancer journeys?
'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance services
Hokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.
Is your diet causing too much muscle loss?
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Kids in deprived neighbourhoods exposed to dirtier air, NZ-first analysis shows
Children born in deprived neighbourhoods exposed to dirtier air, new analysis finds.
Most men will experience erectile dysfunction. Here’s what to do about it.
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How to spot ageing bones before you fall foul of a fracture
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