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Kiwi’s medical miracle: ‘I’ve been given a second chance’

After losing an eye, Rebecca warns young diabetics to take their health seriously.

Paramedic reveals tell-tale sign your child is dehydrated

Parents can often miss this 'red flag' when it comes to their children's health.

Six myths about dementia, debunked

Is dementia just part of the ageing process or a curable condition?

Nutritionist reveals the KFC menu items she won't buy

Here's what to avoid if you're trying to make healthier choices at the drive-through.

‘One in three will die from heart disease’: Heart specialists warn NZ’s progress is flat-lining

Of the 10,000 deaths each year, a quarter were found to be avoidable.

‘Resource constraints’: Huge gaps found in health reforms could undermine its success

70 per cent foresaw risk with resources or with being ready to implement changes.

Advice: My 75-year-old husband wants sex every day. What do I do?

New York Times: 'I can’t talk to my friends about this; they would think I was crazy.'

Midlife alcohol alert: How to know if you're a binge drinker

Telegraph: Young people aren't the problem - it's women and the over-40s, experts say.

Ex-league player Paul Whatuira helping rangatahi face mental health issues

'I would love this programme to be able to visit all regions of the country.'

How much protein do you really need as you get older?

Do you really need to take protein supplements as you age?

‘Meno-washing’: Are midlife women being scammed?

Telegraph: Menopause has come out of the shadows. So have the snake oil merchants.

Some psychiatrists have started prescribing Ozempic. Others are worried

New York Times: 'These medications were not studied well or designed for this population.'

Psychiatric assistant indecently assaulted patient in mental health unit

The worker called the patient for four days after his discharge.

Should I be taking supplements?

NY Times: There are thousands on the market, but few situations where they're beneficial.

Fresh or frozen? The biggest nutrition myths, debunked by experts

Do microwaves really 'zap' nutrients? Nutritionists explain.

Why counting calories is still the only way to lose weight

Telegraph: Trends come and go, but the fundamental equation hasn’t changed.