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'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in ED

Kerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.

At 23, I faced infertility from chemo. I refused to freeze my eggs

As a young breast-cancer patient, she thought fertility treatments sounded horrendous.

Scared of the dentist? Here’s how to cope

New York Times: Don’t skip appointments - try these strategies instead.

“100% preventable”: Daughter says father died after “huge fall” on hospital ward

Kerry Mason believes an overwhelmed health system contributed to her dad Brian Brosnahan’s death at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mike Scott / Michael Morrah

'He has lost his profession': Former doctor faces reality of anti-vaccine stance

Judge: Eye surgeon could have stopped practising but chose to try to bend the rules.

'Nightmare': Man declared dead wakes up minutes before docs prepare to remove heart

'You could see he had tears coming down. He was crying visibly.'

'Tragic events': Man at risk of self harm taken home by social workers, then took his own life

Social workers overlooked critical information after getting limited handover from police.

Why controlling blood sugar is crucial for your health

New York Times: How do food, sleep and exercise affect blood sugar?

The car with a rooftop satellite that’s become a Wairoa health 'game-changer'

The Starlink satellite has nullified all mobile black spots in rural Hawke's Bay areas.

Letters: Congrats – now bring the Cup home to defend

OPINION: 'Massive numbers of spectators will spend lavishly in hotels and restaurants.'

23andMe in trouble: What does it mean for Kiwis who sent DNA to the company?

Users' genetic information could be sold to third parties if the company goes bankrupt.

Former MTV host says her breast cancer has progressed to stage four

Ananda Lewis shared details of her experience navigating treatment for breast cancer.

Why you should take magnesium for a better night’s sleep

Magnesium has many health benefits, one being its connection to improved sleep quality.

Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here’s what the evidence says

A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices and breast cancer.

What, exactly, is ‘moderate drinking’?

New York Times: What the research suggests and how to think about it.

What are 'danger' ages and what can we do about it?

Researchers have discovered two spikes in our ageing. Here's how to turn back the clock.

Five healthy weekend habits to balance out weekday sins

Telegraph: Reclaim your health by using weekends to rest, exercise, and eat better.

Canny view: What’s the future of New Zealand’s economic landscape?

Opinion: Super and healthcare costs are projected to skyrocket. How can NZ cope?