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‘A winnable issue’: Experts say Covid and flu vaccine access key to meeting New Zealand ED targets

Health officials warned the Minister the target would need a whole of system approach.

Bad teeth make you look older: Why it’s never too late to future-proof your smile

Telegraph: Dental experts weigh in on how to keep your teeth in top condition as you age.

Why seeds are the most underrated superfood

Here's how to add seeds like pumpkin, hemp and chia to your diet.

'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.

Should you wash your fruits and vegetables in the dishwasher?

A viral TikTok hack has individuals using dishwashers to clean their fresh produce.

'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nurses

One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.

'Should be dead': Toni Braxton reveals major health scare

The Grammy winner recalled the event to her family on the series premiere of The Braxtons.

Sponge v dishcloth: Which one is grosser?

Both can be breeding grounds for bacteria.

'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help them

The family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.

'We need to be good humans': Ex-ICU nurse gives life-saving plasma every fortnight

A former ICU nurse has given plasma more than 300 times in New Zealand.

Former New Plymouth chemical plant site has 'potential for contamination'

The operator says it could affect human health and the environment.

Is it really possible to reverse your biological age?

Joanna Wane reveals the final results of her 12-month challenge to turn back the clock.

How swapping bacon for beans could cut dementia risk by 25%

Research finds 'significant association' between processed red meat and cognitive decline.