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Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer, Trump ‘saddened’ by diagnosis
The former president's office released a statement.

Nutritionist and cancer survivor: 'What Kiwi parents should know about children's nutrition'
Gina Urlich on how a cancer diagnosis deepened her purpose.

FBI identifies US fertility clinic bomb suspect
The blast in California is being considered an 'intentional act of terrorism'.

Opinion: We don’t need a new health service, we need to invest in the current one
OPINION: Primary care receives less than 6% of New Zealand's health budget.

Watch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patients
Nurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.

Why more students are choosing online education over traditional schools
Enrolments at Te Kura rose by 10,000 in the last six years.

This kind of sleep is essential for a healthy brain
New York Times: Poor sleep, especially deep and REM, may raise your dementia risk.

Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services
The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.

Brain-dead pregnant US woman kept alive due to abortion ban - family
'This decision should've been left to us,' Adriana Smith's mother says.

Dr Libby on the one health fix 'that changes everything'
The biochemist talks to the Herald about NZ's iron problem and how we can address it now.

The surprising health benefits of becoming Pope
New York Times: Such a demanding job can be good for the brain and body.

Parasite spread by cats may have cost 10,000 New Zealanders their sight
University of Otago says 40,000 people have ocular toxoplasmosis, one in four seriously.

'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentor
Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover

What drinking alcohol when you’re on statins does to your body
Telegraph: Statins and alcohol both affect liver enzymes, causing potential issues.

Auckland measles case prompts HNZ to contact hundreds, urge vaccinations
HNZ confirmed 17 exposure events, mainly on Fullers360 ferry sailings.

Women in the firing line again, as Govt mulls cutting ACC cover
Minister fears scheme is too broad and unsustainable.

Health NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challenge
Legal action by PSA means some changes are currently on hold.

Baby healed with world’s first personalised gene-editing treatment
NYT: The technique has the potential to help people with thousands of other rare diseases.

Israeli woman killed en route to hospital in West Bank attack
Hamas praised the attack, calling it a 'heroic operation'.

Cancer test delayed for over a year — now his business is gone
A test that should have been done in 45 days instead took more than 365.

What's the best way to wake up?
New York Times: What experts say about snooze buttons, sunlight and sleeping in.