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Does junk food cause teenage acne?
Highly processed “junk” food may influence the development and severity of acne.
Does kānuka extract have life-extending potential?
Exploratory science finds Kānuka oil's bio-actives may have anti-ageing properties.
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Cancer charity Look Good Feel Better gets a wellbeing-focused makeover
Look Good Feel Better adds yoga, mindfulness to cancer care toolkit.
Instant sachet coffee is a popular choice, but what’s in it?
Instant frothy coffee from a packet is much loved, but contains a long list of additives.
Scotty Morrison: Matariki can be a reset for men’s health – mind, body and spirit
Here's how sing Te Whare Tapa Whā model is an awesome starting point for holistic health.
Why ‘you are what you eat’ is one of the most dangerous food myths around
It sounds like common sense, but 'you are what you eat' reveals troubling food myths.
What it’s like living with two autoimmune conditions: ‘I’ve had to adapt everything’
Working mum Anita Hedges on managing the daily toll of MS and ulcerative colitis.
Acid test: Why we used Lotto lady as guinea pig in psychedelic therapy trial
Sonia Gray fronts documentary on possible mental health benefits of hallucinogens.
Why peanut butter isn’t the villian it’s sometimes made out to be
Nut butters are just as nutritionally packed as whole nuts but watch the additives.
Opinion: When breast isn’t best
Study reveals connection between breastfeeding struggles and poor maternal mental health.
Orthorexia: How the ‘clean eating’ obsession & social media are feeding a new disorder
The fixation on ‘pure’ foods that can turn into a recipe for malnutrition.
Are we overestimating the health benefits of coconut cream and milk?
Why the much-hyped health benefits of coconut products do not extend to Western diets.
After my third child, my digestive system went mad. No one suspected Crohn’s disease
Pregnancy suppressed Tanya Smith's Crohn's disease but it flared as soon as she gave birth
Body Mass Index is not just a medical issue; it’s a political one
Why it’s time to move beyond BMI and our national fixation on thinness.
Top tips on how to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure can be fatal but there are ways to lower it to healthy levels.
Old drugs, new tricks: The links between vitamin C and tumour progression
Otago scientist on understanding the relationship between vitamin cancer and tumour growth
Old drugs, new tricks: Could birth control pills reduce the risk of genetic breast cancers?
A compound in birth control pills may help women at risk of inherited breast cancer.
Old drugs, new tricks: From aspirin to statins – how repurposed meds can help fight cancers
Potential to repurpose familiar drugs rather than pour billions into new ones.
What are emulsifiers in food - and are they bad for us?
Emulsifiers are a common food additive, but are linked to gut conditions and inflammation.