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The seven worst foods for prostate health

Telegraph: How can you adapt your diet to mitigate the risk of prostate cancer?

Mpox declared global health emergency: What to know about the disease

New York Times: WHO urges action on rapidly spreading mpox epidemic in Africa.

Is it okay to lie to someone with dementia?

OPINION: Dementia is an illness that progressively robs us of memories.

WHO declares global public health emergency

The spread of the virus in Africa has triggered action by the WHO.

‘It can be a nasty disease’: Syphilis cases on the rise across NZ

'This is just the tip of the iceberg,' doctor says, highlighting need for more testing.

Why, exactly, are ultra-processed foods so hard to resist? This study is trying to find out

NY Times: Why is it so easy to overeat so many ultra-processed foods?

Dr Lester Levy and Mental Health Minister deliver speeches at Mental Health Summit in Auckland

Dr Lester Levy and Matt Doocey delivered speeches to the nib Health Innovators’ Summit, held at the Northern Club in downtown Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Travel interferes with your hormones. Here's how to minimise the impact

Understanding your hormones could be the key to a healthier, happier holiday.

'We have to face some very strong medicine as an organisation' - Health NZ boss Lester Levy

Health NZ boss Dr Lester Levy says there is a "serious financial problem" in health.

'Stay vigilant': Oropouche virus comes to Europe

Spain, Italy and Germany reported infections in people who had been to Cuba and Brazil.

Greenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' July

The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.

Snug but unsafe: How your heater may be harming your health

There are endless ways to heat your home, but not all of them are made equal.

How hearing and vision loss increase the risk of dementia

New York Times: Treating sensory loss could stave off dementia, experts say.

Understanding perimenopause: Symptoms, stages and treatments for women

Often unrecognised symptoms leave some unaware they're in perimenopause.

Hospital asked to apologise after multiple doctors fail to diagnose cancer

Health NZ Waikato and surgeon apologise for delayed bowel cancer diagnosis.

There’s a ticking time bomb in my head. I’m learning to live with it

Young mum fighting cancer reveals 'survival is only half the battle'.

Health NZ must apologise after surgeon circumcised man without his consent

He made the unexpected discovery when the postoperative bandages were removed.

Seymour plans to tip money into Pharmac and big Pharma

Analysis: Pharmac presents a conundrum for Act Leader David Seymour.