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The 3-minute orgasm: A Kiwi scientist on reversing libido loss at menopause

Dr Iona Weir talks about putting her own product to the test.

Letters: Question of arming police on duty raised again

OPINION: 'All police on duty should be armed for their safety.'

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.

On a knife-edge: A young boy's fight to stay alive

'He fades pretty quickly but he does his best.'

‘Suck it up’ attitude may contribute to low ACC birth injury claims

The number of ACC claims lodged is much lower than expected.

Getting started on your New Year's resolutions? Think about this first

'I don’t recommend my patients make New Year’s resolutions.'

‘Crazy’: Advocates question Government’s vaping plan

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has announced plans for vaping starter kits.

11 risk factors for dementia you can do something about

Telegraph: 45% of all dementia cases are linked to a few modifiable factors.

Māori-led kaupapa using psychedelics to help meth addicts recover

A movie reel of life: Magic mushrooms helped one man to confront who he'd become.

Opinion: An Auckland where everyone can thrive

Auckland's growth hides deep inequalities, with many lacking food and housing.

I gave up coffee three months ago – here’s how it reset my body

Telegraph: My physical and mental health have never been better.

The Deet debate: Is your bug spray putting you at risk?

New York Times: Here’s what we know about its effect on human health.