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Should the taxpayer fund weight loss medications?

Obesity specialist Dr Gerard McQuinlan is with us to explore whether these drugs should be funded, or is diet and exercise really the only answer?

5 surprising causes of erectile dysfunction, according to a urologist

Telegraph: About half of all men aged 40-70 will experience erectile issues, studies show.

Fermentation: How easy (and healthy) is it to do at home?

Experts explain if making your own sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir and sourdough is worth it.

I’m a sex therapist. This is the most common issue I see affecting couples (and how to fix it)

Telegraph: It’s an issue easily solved if you are willing to make some simple changes.

7 surprisingly hopeful things we’ve learned about dementia

Washington Post: "I think we’re at the threshold of making a significant impact."

I found the most complete protein. It’s not meat

Washington Post: The most “complete” protein is probably one you’re already eating.

Cecilia Robinson: Fragile files, hidden gaps - Why paper health records are a bigger danger

Patient files have been stored in shipping containers and unsecured rooms.

Whakatāne Hospital obstetric recruitment setback as senior doctor quits

Health NZ says 24/7 obstetrics services are still on track to restart within months.

Eight myths about cholesterol busted by a cardiologist

Telegraph: Believing that being slim means you are not at risk is a common misconception.

Another IT outage impacts southern hospitals, staff left in the dark

Clinicians across the South Island were forced back to paper forms for hours.

'Difficult, frustrating': Music legend Phil Collins talks about his health battles

The singer underwent five knee surgeries and has a 24-hour live-in nurse

'I was nearly in tears': Father's relief as Pharmac proposes funding 'miracle drug' for toddlers

One family were considering moving countries to access the drug, but can now stay at home.

Back to work sooner: ACC unveils plan to avoid $26 billion deficit

The changes follow a call for action from the Government.

Thirty-year study: US scientists reveal secret of longevity

Harvard experts tracked more than 111,000 people over more than three decades.

The hard truth of weight-loss drugs: You probably need them forever

New York Times: Many patients say they don't plan to stay on the drugs long term.

Politicians need to see what patients must sit through

OPINION: A reader reckons it's time our leaders experienced hospital wait times