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Mental health crisis call-outs: Police agree to delay next phase
Police have started cutting back on time spent escorting patients to hospitals.

Should you try mouth taping to prevent snoring?
A load of nonsense or a life-changing simple practice? Here's what the experts think.

‘Everyone just hates tampons’: Six Kiwi teens talk period products
Tampons are dead – long live period underwear.

Doctor’s warning against viral ‘protein Diet Coke’ trend
It’s been touted as a healthier way to savour our nation’s fizzy drink of choice.

China’s Trump presidency concern and fight for free dental | NZ Herald News Update
China’s growing concern about possible Trump presidency, the fight to make dental care free and union meetings for Health NZ nurses to be held.

Cecilia Robinson: Why I bought my son a dumb smartphone
OPINION: A new smartphone helps a 12-year-old join his peers, limiting social media.

Can apple cider vinegar really do wonders for your health?
Studies have shown the elixir has many health benefits, but there are caveats.

Myeloma warrior woman: Hamiltonian's brave fight against incurable cancer
The 60yo showed no cancer signs until an unrelated netball injury landed her in hospital.

'Ruthless': Sam Neill condemns Govt over proposed Dunedin hospital cuts
The Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.

How poor gut health increases your risk of erectile dysfunction
Telegraph: New research suggests improving your diet could ease ED symptoms – here’s how.

Lia Romeo: Life after breast cancer can never be the same
OPINION: Survivors told me the most difficult part would come after treatment was over.

Letters to the editor: Take health and education out of politics
OPINION: Herald readers share their views.

Are cats good for our health?
Some cat owners say ‘providing for the cat’ increases their feelings of enjoyment.

Sports star's brain damage fix that NZ Rugby won’t allow to be made public
A letter from NZR tells a star ex-player he can't speak on any brain injury solutions.

Why people in their 30s and 40s are experiencing increased memory problems
There's much more information and distractions coming in than ever before, expert says.

Should we have kids? We asked America’s ‘baby decision coach’
Times: In your thirties, parenthood can feel like an unyielding dividing line.

WeightWatchers NZ closing workshops amid rumoured staff cuts
Kiwi members told in-person workshops will cease from November 2.

Five reasons why you can’t stop snacking
Going without that afternoon bite of cake can leave us feeling not quite right.

Healthcare in NZ: Why do GPs charge different amounts?
It could depend on where you live, and how much you earn.

Hay fever: How can you tell what you're allergic to?
The exact timing of the symptoms depends on your exposure to an allergen.

Could this daily routine help you live to 150?
'Already my biological age is about a decade younger than I actually am'.

'Didn't want to go outside': What childhood grief is really like
'You're dealing with something that society is not equipped to deal with.'

1 in 5 people don't wash their hands after using the toilet
Do you wash your hands every time you go to the toilet?

ChatGPT-like AI models can correctly forecast hospital flu surges
AI models similar to popular ChatGPT may help stretched hospitals manage bumper flu years.

Why you should take magnesium for a better night’s sleep
Magnesium has many health benefits, one being its connection to improved sleep quality.

Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here’s what the evidence says
A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices and breast cancer.

What are 'danger' ages and what can we do about it?
Researchers have discovered two spikes in our ageing. Here's how to turn back the clock.

Can exercise get rid of hangover symptoms?
There are countless hangover 'cures' out there - could exercise be one?

The 'exercise snacks' as effective as a 20-minute walk
These micro-exercises can help you burn calories, lose weight and more.