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Desperate for a good night’s sleep? Before you take a pill, read this

Telegraph: Insomnia is a growing problem. Here's what you need to know about treatments.

Autism breakthrough hoped for through 'bug transfers'

Researchers explore a new way to ease stomach problems suffered by many autistic people.

The 'simple change' that will save money and 'brain energy' for people with ADHD

'It has the potential to reduce stress for people living with ADHD,' Pharmac says.

Is there a cure for irritable bowel syndrome?

New York Times: IBS is a result of impaired communication between the gut and the brain.

'Significant risk': Infant jab rate below target amid whooping cough fears

Three infants, all aged under one year, have died from whooping cough this year.

'Real risk': Low infant jab rate adds to whooping cough outbreak fears

'We need to enable whānau to make informed decisions'.

A beauty treatment promised to zap fat. For some, it brought disfigurement

New York Times: 'The hardest part is seeing photos of myself, so I barely take any now.'

Horror ferry crash: Skipper suffered broken neck; family say he’s buoyed by kind support

Bill Elliott, 77, remains in hospital after the collision.

Breakthrough Kiwi cancer tech enters major deal with drug giant

Breakthrough NZ cancer therapy moves closer to market after deal with pharma giant.

Your next Great Walk: A Southland track with creature comforts

A remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.

Whanganui's low uptake of MMR vaccine causes concern

“Some misinformation regarding the MMR vaccine has persisted over the past few years."

16 ways to flex your ‘happiness muscle’

Learning how to look at things from a new perspective can lead to a much sunnier outlook.

Air pollution: Why it might be shortening your life

Research links air pollution to lung cancer and heart disease. Here's how to prevent it.

Ditch the carrots: How to protect your eyesight

An associate professor of ophthalmology reveals her daily routine for eye health.

'Treated like a uterus': Woman's surgery delayed due to child-free decision

Caitlin was asked to wait for endometriosis surgery, because she didn't want children.

Send injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’

Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.