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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.

'Targets save lives': Health Minister details plan to improve healthcare system

Shane Reti reveals the plan to meet his health targets, which were announced in March.

Health NZ scraps Code Black alert for emergency departments

Crowded EDs had been hitting Code Black when they reached more than 145% capacity.

Health Minister to reveal more about health targets amid fears of manipulation

Targets for ED wait times have been gamed in the past.

Focus Live: Health announcement

Minister Reti will announce details of the plan to implement the Government’s five health targets.

GP practices lay complaint with Commerce Commision over ‘unfair’ and ‘illegal’ contracts

The General Practice Owners Association says underfunding primary care is bad for all New Zealanders.

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.

Gymnast trades hospital admissions for Zespri Aims Games

Chloe Crumb has gone from hospital admissions every other month to competing as a gymnast.

Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins address the state of NZ's health system

Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins speak about the state of NZ's health system following the death of a patient at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mark Mitchell

Is MSG really bad for your health?

Do you have a vague sense MSG is unhealthy, but you’re not sure why?

'You're not alone': On a mission to help women through menopause

'That tells you that right at the age when you could become a CEO women are dropping out.'

'I had to grieve': Selena Gomez's heartbreaking confession

'I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s in jeopardy.'