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What you should – and shouldn’t – do two hours before you want to sleep

From doomscrolling to drinking an extra glass of wine, what wrecks our sleep?

How to make mealtimes easier for neurodivergent kids

'The whole activity can become daunting.'

Pharmacy consult charges to rise

Pharmacy consultant fees are on the rise as revenue shrinks.

Ovarian cancer: Learn the symptoms and know the signs

'Ovarian cancer spreads like a spider web, so it’s a long time before you see it.'

Why multi-tasking is bad for your brain

The ability to do several jobs at once causes stress - and could be rewiring our brains.

She lost one daughter. Surgery saved another. Now she fears for her youngest

A mum shares her family's battle with some rare conditions.

Best friends both diagnosed with stage four cancer

‘We’re not going to be statistics’: Jackie and Becki are fighting colon cancer together.

Auckland Hospital tells women to expect to be discharged 3-4 hours after giving birth

A maternity advocate says the letter sent to expectant mums is 'manipulative'.

Thomas Coughlan: Think the Budget is over? $85 billion says you’re wrong

OPINION: Details of the biggest health spend-up in NZ's history are imminent.

Nursing graduates 'at a loss' after alleged hospital hiring 'freeze'

Health NZ denies it has stopped hiring following outrage from nursing unions.

How might ultra-processed foods affect our immune system?

Often a cost-effective, convenient option in a busy world, but there may be a trade-off.

The nine health benefits of regular strength training

You don't need a six-pack to feel the benefits of strength training in later life.

Auckland teacher forced to fly to Sydney every week to access lifesaving cancer treatment

How Kiwis are missing out on 'wonder drugs' coming down the pipeline.

'Burned off and ripped out': Steve Braunias watches surgery

Inside the blood and guts of a patient having her gall bladder removed.

Mother dies after breaking hip, but insurer rejects family claim

Insurance provider says broken hip was not the sole cause of woman's death.

'Menopause brain’ is real – here’s how to fix it

Experts say menopause should be reframed as a neurological not a gynaecological condition.

Pharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be funded

David Seymour's comments put him at odds with the Health Minister.

How to fall safely if you’re over 65

Martial arts instructors reveal how to avoid injuries when you take a tumble.