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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

Health in 2025: Is there any hope for our mental health system?

Rising rates of mental distress means changes must be made to our health system.

Health in 2025: Why measles, whooping cough, HMPV, Covid and bird flu will keep making news

Infectious diseases will continue to make headlines this year.

Why do young people suffering mental distress find it so hard to ask for help?

Research identifies barriers to seeking help that could be useful for youth workers.

What surprises NZ dentist about the state of our teeth

Fluoridation, fear and failing systems - the reality of being a dentist in NZ.

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.

The new science giving new hope after strokes, trauma & dementia diagnosis

Modern neuroscience is helping those with brain injuries to find a new sense of self.

How can you help someone you love get sober?

Expert tips on helping loved ones battle alcoholism.

ADHD, Autism or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder? Why the right diagnosis matters

Hard facts about a leading cause of disability in NZ, and why it's often misdiagnosed.

In Mrs D is Not on a Diet, Lotta Dann defies social pressures on women

Nutritionist Jennifer Bowden on Lotta Dann's new book, promoting health over deprivation.