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MS sufferers face extra challenges to enjoy a healthy sex life, so can psychology help?

Those with multiple sclerosis can face extra challenges in their intimate lives.

If the fountain of youth came in a bottle, would it be labelled omega-3?

Omega-3 anti-ageing hype might be overblown, but fish oils have other benefits.

‘I am a strong, resilient woman but TB nearly broke me’

NZ woman on what living with the world’s deadliest infectious disease is like.

The Age of Diagnosis: Have we got it wrong on long Covid, depression and ADHD?

Prominent neurologist on why the 'diagnosing epidemic' can do more harm than good.

The Age of Diagnosis: Does long Covid have a psychosomatic basis?

Don't be so quick to dismiss psychosomatic disorders. They produce real physical symptoms.

Why it’s time to stop seeing food as the enemy and treat it as a source of joy

The real secret to health isn’t avoiding cake but making peace with it.

Health in 2025: Smoking, alcohol and diet

Social factors play a role in so-called 'lifestyle' diseases.

Mending broken hearts: NZ research could spare sick kids multiple surgeries

Auckland scientists aim to develop a replacement heart valve that will grow with the child

One night out dancing triggers rare chronic pain disorder

A simple knock to her calf muscle changed Deb Beazley’s life forever.

Cell warfare: The groundbreaking NZ trial that could revolutionise blood cancer outcomes

NZ trial using immunotherapy is expanding after promising results.

Cancer battle: ‘It was crazy – all this hope was in this tiny little tube’

In 2019, a new CAR T-cell trial offered a glimmer of hope for a young NZ girl.

The secret to looking after your gut microbiome and preventing chronic disease

Why a healthy diet with lots of fibre is paramount to gut health.

The virus that stole all the smells

Pong or pleasant? Jonas ­Olofsson traces the rise in Covid-induced loss of smell.

Tired of sleepless nights? The 12-point plan that will have you sleeping like a caveman

Sleep expert Merijn van de Laar says anicent wisdom may hold key to modern sleep dilemmas.

What really works for urinary tract infections?

Existing advice for urinary infections lacks evidence, but some preventive tips stack up.

9 warning signs it’s a fad diet, not a healthy eating plan

Fad diets are everywhere, offering quick fixes and bold promises to transform your life.