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Maybe it’s not just ageing - maybe it’s anaemia
New York Times: Anaemia affects 12.5% of people older than 60, US data shows.

Understanding inflammation: When the body's defence turns harmful
New York Times: The buzzy term gets blamed for many diseases. But it isn’t all bad.

18,800 people booked for NZICC; anaesthetists, ophthalmologists the latest
Anaesthetists to meet April 30-May 5, ophthalmologists November 5-9 next year.

Analysis: The House folds under pressure from Trump - again
Analysis: It has become a recurring theme of the 119th Congress.

'More risks than benefits': Concerns over Indonesia's school lunch scheme
The free meal programme is aimed to combat stunting among children in Indonesia.

Australian man dies from 'extremely rare' bat bite virus
There have been only three previous fatal cases of this virus since 1996.

A loved one was diagnosed with dementia. Now what?
New York Times: Families and experts share their best advice for navigating and coping.

Construction on Dunedin Hospital resumes after delays, cost blowouts and protests
'The new hospital will be the largest health investment ever made in the South Island.'

Plane carrying 15 crashes off runway in New Jersey, three critically injured
The plane crashed at Cross Keys Airport around 5.30pm local time.

Why the ageing process spikes at 44 and 60 (and how to stop it)
Telegraph: A new study challenges the traditional idea that we steadily age over time.

Affordable superfoods: How beans can boost your health and budget
Beans, peas and lentils are affordable superfoods high in protein and fibre.

Trump tax bill stalled by Republican rebellion in Congress
The Senate pulled the previously House-passed bill text further to the right.

Princess of Wales opens up about cancer recovery's 'new normal'
Kate discussed the pressures of 'putting on a brave face'.

Trump faces the biggest test yet of his second-term political power
New York Times: Fear of losing their seats helps keep Republican lawmakers in line.

'Tears of frustration': Amputees call for overhaul of NZ limb service amid delays
Some amputees face weeks of pain with ill-fitting or defective limbs.

New visa: Why Ministers were warned over migrant numbers, health system impact
One model presented to ministers showed a potential surge of up to 15,000 migrants.

'Serious action': Australian govt pledges reforms after childcare abuse charges
Joshua Brown has been charged with 70 offences involving eight children in Melbourne.

Six life lessons from the healthiest region in Italy
Telegraph: Scientists have studied Cilento's super agers for the past decade.

Opinion: I’m glad Jaffas are gone - here's what should be next
OPINION: 'When was the last time you purchased a bag of Jaffas for your own consumption?'

'No hard feelings': Ex-NRL veteran speaks after seizure in 'run it straight' bout
The former Kiwis player was 'immediately concussed' after colliding with his opponent.

Elective surgery boost: 21,000 more operations as Govt pays private hospitals more
Health Minister Simeon Brown says using private providers will cut waiting lists.