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Do weight loss drugs really work - and can you even get them in NZ?

Clinical trials are finding amazing impacts of new versions of the drugs.

Kim Dotcom reveals speech impairment and wheelchair use following stroke

The internet mogul suffered a stroke in November amid an ongoing extradition battle.

When your terminal illness makes you a TikTok star

NY Times: After being diagnosed with ALS in 2022 Brooke Eby, 36, found a fan base online.

Gisborne pēpī and tamariki immunised at drive-through event

Pinnacle and Tūranga Health collaborated on the event for Gisborne pēpī and tamariki.

Why being in shape matters more than weight for longevity

'Aerobic fitness is more important for mortality risk than body weight.'

One crucial word was missed from NZX announcement: Summerset CEO

A word can change a meaning and that was the case with the NZX statement on Tuesday.

‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving mother

Calls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.

What we know about HMPV, the virus spreading in China

New York Times: While cases are climbing, the situation is very different from Covid.

What is HMPV? Experts say alarm over virus outbreak in China is overblown

Routine virus cases rise in China, but experts say no cause for panic.

Māori nurse’s journey: Why Hani Sipu left home for Australia’s outback

'I want to look after them as if they’re my family.'

Eight health tips to reverse all the indulgence from the holidays

Telegraph: How to eat healthily at home without feeling deprived.

What NZ scientists are discovering about how our bodies fight infection

Ever wondered if catching one viral nasty spares you from being hit hard by another?

Lack of Covid leave a problem for health professionals, nurse says

Nurses allegedly reluctant to test for Covid and take time off work amid latest influx.

How loneliness could be silently harming your health

Scientists found five proteins whose abundance was caused by loneliness.

French international suffers cardiac arrest taking powdered tobacco

Three-cap Hassane Kolingar needed a five-hour operation to 'clean' his heart.

Early diagnosis of high blood pressure could save lives, experts warn

Telegraph: Knowing and checking your blood pressure numbers is essential for health.

Calls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcement

New Zealand researchers say there is a need to tackle alcohol-related health problems.

'Best thing for our marriage': How ecstasy use is on the rise among older Kiwis

Ecstasy is the second most commonly used illicit drug in New Zealand after cannabis.