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Most food products sold in supermarkets don't disclose if they contain harmful trans-fats.
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Burger King ad featuring new mums post-birth ‘outrages men’
The ad campaign shows new mums tucking into a burger in hospital after giving birth.
Nurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore Hospital
Plea comes after patient request to avoid Asian ethnicity staff was initially given okay.
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Red light therapy: From workouts to chronic pain, can this trend help Kiwis?
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Racism fallout at North Shore Hospital after patient request to avoid Asian staff members
A patient request to avoid Asian staff was initially granted.
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“Pharmacists are really seeing a lot more serious health concerns."
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
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Te Whatu Ora report raises questions for ministers: CTU
Council of Trade Unions is questioning funding allocation and planned cuts.
Older and wealthier: Who is using the most legal cannabis in New Zealand?
The first of its kind data has been exclusively shared with the Herald.
Liz O'Riordan: I’m a breast cancer surgeon and survivor – this is what I want women to know
OPINION: Some lifestyle choices affect your risk of breast cancer.
Botox isn't just for wrinkles - so what else is it used for?
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Heatwave warning: Young children face rising hospitalisation risks
More young children needed hospital care when temperatures topped 24.1C
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Coroner: Blood loss, drug reaction led to cancer patient's death
Waikato family shocked by coroner's findings; hospital acknowledges their loss.
Hearing you have cancer can be scary, but doesn’t mean your life’s over - Te Ururoa Flavell
The former MP will peddle for prostate at charity fundraiser.
Kaupapa Māori healthcare is working well in the regions
Some North Taranaki clinics feel the pressure of fewer GPs.
Nuts about nut butters?
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Vaping regulations: Nationwide sting uncovers stores selling banned products
A group of anti-youth-vaping lobbyists have performed their own nationwide sting.
Casey Costello releases ‘independent’ advice on heated tobacco
The five documents are not decisive on the benefits of the products.
Minister admits Health NZ’s near-$1b deficit is ‘worse than expected’
More information on Health NZ's finances is set to be revealed next week.
Data stolen from thousands in ransomware attack on hearing clinic
Thousands of customers are expected to have sensitive data leaked to the dark web.
Sir Elton John: 'There's not much of me left' amid health issues
The 77-year-old music legend retired from touring last year.
Can an iron fish really help with mineral deficiency?
Iron deficiency is a common problem - could adding a 'lucky' fish to your food help?
Deaf teen pushes for change in access to disability funding
17-year-old student Felix Shaw is leading the charge to get clearer guidance on funding for hearing aid batteries. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens
The things people say when I tell them I don’t drink (and how to respond)
Telegraph: I gave up alcohol for my own complex reasons, but here’s what I say to people.
'A life-threatening condition': Kiwi boy, 6, fighting sepsis in Brisbane
Friends are rallying round the family, who moved from Rotorua last year.
How a beachside suburb became NZ's medicinal cannabis hub
Auckland's Cannabis Clinic leads NZ in medicinal cannabis prescriptions, easing stigma.