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'He means the world to me': Auckland man fighting for life after contracting typhoid

'We do not know when he will recover, and the doctors have not provided a time frame.'

Five things that raise your risk of Type 2 diabetes

Telegraph: A look at the risk factors as well as the preventative measures.

Healthcare concerns and AI fights conspiracies | Focus Morning Bulletin September 13, 2024

A warning from nurses amid new health targets, youth vaping laws introduced to Parliament and how AI is being used to fight conspiracy theories.

Opinion: 'Can no longer bear to patch people up' - retiring doc's fix for failing health system

OPINION: The medical workforce is burned out, retiring early - and increasingly giving up.

'Unfair and illegal': GPs lay complaint with Commerce Commission

Doctors say the deals they're forced to sign are bad for all New Zealanders.

Why stress is making your back hurt and seven exercises to fix it

Telegraph: Combat stress-induced back pain with expert tips and seven easy exercises.

Further Mpox cases confirmed after Queenstown Winter Pride Festival

Five cases of Mpox have now been confirmed as of today.

Shane Reti on the government's five health targets

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announcing details of the plan to implement the Government’s five health targets. Video / Mark Mitchell

Cancer patient spends $36k on treatment: Without it, 'I’d be dead by Christmas'

He was told this year he could not be treated further in the public system.

Second mpox case linked to Queenstown Winter Pride Festival

It's possible other cases were yet to be confirmed, official says.

ACC proposes hefty levy hikes

Minister for ACC Matt Doocey asks ACC to look for cost savings.

'Out of line': PM slams doctors for prioritising Māori and Pasifika

The PM says health professionals were wrong to implement a race-based policy.

Service cuts ‘would make a broken system very much worse’: Alzheimers NZ

How will New Zealand handle the growing numbers of dementia cases?

13 ways to get rid of a cold – fast

Telegraph: The average adult catches two to four colds a year.

Letters: Seymour sowing discord and wasting money with Treaty bill

OPINION: 'The aim of the legislation appears to be to raise the public profile of Act.'

Waiheke residents fear what could happen with no after-hours care

'It's so crap what's provided for 9000 people,' one resident says.

I’m a gastroenterologist. Here’s the surprising truth about gluten - Trisha Pasricha

A low FODMAP diet might relieve symptoms often mistaken for gluten sensitivity.

PM defends Govt’s approach to health system in light of ED waiting room death

The woman's death reportedly came after staff had expressed concern about long wait times.