Obesity drug cuts risk of death by 18 per cent
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Palm oil is found in more than half the products you find in the supermarket.
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Of the 10,000 deaths each year, a quarter were found to be avoidable.
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70 per cent foresaw risk with resources or with being ready to implement changes.
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Rise in Covid-19 cases as Kiwis fail to get booster
Wastewater testing and the number of hospitalisations suggest the virus is prevalent.
Midlife alcohol alert: How to know if you're a binge drinker
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Man receives world's first eye transplant
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'Breakthrough': Auckland AI start-up chosen for fast-track approval in the US
A rare honour followed the $13m raise.
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The security intervention came as one of NZ's top vaccine experts was giving evidence.
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The mental health needs of people are increasing exponentially around the world.
Landmark case claims AstraZeneca jab was 'defective'
Statements about the vaccine's efficacy were 'vastly overstated', the test case claims.
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'Godsend', says widow: Pāpāmoa to have 24-hour medical clinic
The clinic will operate as a 'hybrid' model of in-person and telehealth services.
'Shut up and get on with it': Liam Malone on his hopes and fears for NZ and the world
"Why did we go so far to stop producing the next Ernest Rutherford?"
'A bit of detective work' - Entire building stolen in broad daylight tracked down
The thieves have been urged to dispose of the asbestos-laden building in a safe manner.
$20m Healthcare infrastructure investment set to boost access for South Island Māori and rural residents
The population of Amberley in North Canterbury increased by 58 per cent over 12 years.
Why getting angry can sometimes be a good thing
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The dad wanted his three children fully vaccinated. Their mother didn't.
Siouxsie Wiles case: Auckland University voices concerns about media coverage after campus incident
The university's lawyers say media coverage may be 're-triggering' abuse against Wiles.
The multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plans
A big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.
Retirement giant fined $37k after widow complained of husband's dementia care
Failure to make a sensory room available was the heart of the case, heard twice.
'A huge step backwards’: National to restore $5 prescription fees
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Ex-league player Paul Whatuira helping rangatahi face mental health issues
'I would love this programme to be able to visit all regions of the country.'
‘Meno-washing’: Are midlife women being scammed?
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Some psychiatrists have started prescribing Ozempic. Others are worried
New York Times: 'These medications were not studied well or designed for this population.'
Psychiatric assistant indecently assaulted patient in mental health unit
The worker called the patient for four days after his discharge.
'The cancer is now not survivable': Man had to wait 20 weeks for MRI
The MRI was deemed urgent and meant to happen within 31 days.
13,000kg-plus dino-shaped nuggets recalled after metal pieces found
One report of "minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product".
Will the Māori Health Authority be scrapped?
The parties who will form the next government plan to scrap the Maori Health Authority.