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US paediatricians reverse advice against HIV mums breastfeeding

About 5000 people who have HIV give birth in the United States each year.

Wahine Māori to helm world public health body

Emma Rawson-Te Patu sees new role as a 'huge responsibility and a massive opportunity'.

Group walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause

Over $1500 raised so far by group for incurable breast cancer.

‘Why did I do this?': Hospital doctor's 'grim' 32-hour weekends

'I think people should have to do a week as a junior doctor.'

More than a headache: Half of NZ’s migraine sufferers struggle with access to care

New findings shed light on big barrier for estimated 640,000 Kiwis living with migraine.

Pseudoephedrine cold and flu medicines back on shelves

Associate Minister David Seymour said there would be safeguards in place.

Five practices that can improve your mid-life brain fog

Can you sharpen your middle-aged memory?

Waikato rescue helicopter takes stock of April

Last month, the helicopter completed 48 missions.

Coroner rules Dunedin man’s death from Covid vax may have been prevented

HDC finds failing to provide information was a prima facie breach of the health code.

‘Her face was covered in blood’: Mum, baby showered in glass when car crashed into eatery

Mum and baby injured, with 14-month-old needing surgery, in frightening incident.

Are you drinking too much alcohol? Signs you need to cut down

Many of us are in denial about our alcohol intake. Here are the key warning signs.

How to reduce your belly fat for long-term health

Belly fat can be more dangerous than you think. Here's how to reduce it effectively.

13-year-old girl dies suddenly after bullying – a family’s plea to NZ’s leaders

Devastated family begs Government for more help for teens in crisis.

Six week meditation course promises peace and focus

Gisborne health coach Becs Erickson teaches powerful meditation techniques.

Forgery, adultery and violence: Every doctor censured in the past five years

Nearly half of the doctors who committed misconduct have name suppression.

Longer hospital stays after birth a ‘hollow gesture' amid midwife shortage

There are at least 330 vacancies nationwide which Labour says is unacceptably high.

Why is everyone sick? What’s happening this cold, flu and Covid season

The surge in cool-season flu and colds is compounded by Covid's ongoing presence.

Can chewing gum improve your diet and health?

Sugar-free chewing gum has been promoted for its oral health benefits for years.