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Researchers say free testing is needed for a little-known marker of heart-disease risk.

A GP’s plea for taking measles seriously: ‘It’s far more than a rash and a fever’

Cast your mind back six years for a reminder why NZers need to vaccinate against measles.

'I got sick with psychosis at around 19': What I wish others knew about living with schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is not well understood by many and that can make it tougher to find help.

Bacon vs. beetroot: Why nitrates in some foods are harmful but healthy in others

We absorb nitrates differently according to their source, and one pathway is best avoided.

Is TikTok's three bite rule mindful or disordered eating?

Why this so-called mindful eating hack isn't as wise as it sounds.

‘My worth isn’t tied to my achievements’: Teen cyclist on learning to live with rare chronic illness

Immie Lamont was a rising star on the track – until she was diagnosed with dysautonomia.

Do your baked seed crackers lose nutrients? What science says about the heat

How to keep the goodness in and the bad stuff out of homemade seeded crackers.

Fibremaxxing is trending on social media, so what is it and should you try it?

Fibre is fabulous and most of us need more of it but this wellness trend could be too much