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Opinion: Meth addiction, HIV and a struggling health system have hit Fiji hard

OPINION: Fiji is struggling under an epidemic of meth addiction.

Chemicals in plastics ‘threaten human life cycle’

The negative impacts of plastics show increased health risks at every age.

129,000 ACC claims, 900 deaths: Analysis reveals booze’s big NZ health burden

A major new analysis has laid bare the health burden that booze is causing in New Zealand.

Letters: Reserve Bank boss isn't to blame for NZ's economic woes

OPINION: 'Adrian Orr has been dealt a very bad hand.'

How yoga can sharpen your mind and protect against cognitive decline

Practising yoga regularly can boost memory, attention and more.

Surgery denied: Mum with painful endometriosis told she's too young for hysterectomy

The HDC has found the doctor was 'unduly influenced by his own views' regarding her care.

How to avoid back-to-work stress after a holiday

Returning to work after a break can trigger 'instant stress' - here's how to minimise it.

'Our EDs don’t turn people away, or close': Minister defends hospital emergency department

The minister defends Whangārei Hospital after it went into code black last Friday.

Eye twitches and ulcers: 7 signs of stress to look out for

What happens to our bodies when we're stressed?

Covid-19 will be with us forever, says flu expert

Dr Richard Webby says the virus is now a year-round issue.

Who needs to go gluten-free – and who doesn’t

Telegraph: Going gluten-free might seem healthy, but it’s only essential for some.

'Everything has changed': Blues star on life after cancer

The Blues player and his partner say they’re stronger than ever.

Strike A Pose

Devlin Rodgers goes from 130kg Mongrel Mob prospect to 75 kg champion body builder. Video / Devlin Rodgers

Baby boy born at 24 weeks after mum lost 3L of blood

Baby Bowie was just 685g when he was born.

Feeling old? Your molecules change rapidly around ages 44 and 60, study says

Your 40s and 60s are critical times for molecular shifts in your body’s ageing process.

Everything you need to know about how polish affects your nail health

New York Times: These are the signs it may be time to give your nails a break.

'Life is precious': Suzy Cato's wake-up call after health scare

The entertainer can’t emphasise enough the importance of putting wellbeing first.

Why does it feel like everyone has an autoimmune disease?

Autoimmune diseases are rising worldwide, and it’s not purely explained by genetics.