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Violence towards Northland ambulance crews putting patients at risk

In 18 months in Northland, one veteran paramedic faced five violent callouts.

Formal US withdrawal from WHO is decried as ‘scientifically reckless’

All US staff working inside WHO offices have been recalled from their posts.

What is ‘metabolic health,’ and why does it matter?

NYT: The effects of poor metabolic health are clear - and can wreak havoc on the body.

Some immune systems defeat cancer. Could that become a drug?

New York Times: New antibody drug taps body’s own defence in early lung cancer trial.

How to reset kids' sleep before school starts again

Late nights, sleep-ins and travel can all affect sleep – here's how to fix it.

Manage My Health data breach: Fraudsters attempting to contact customers

Fraudsters are now trying to impersonate Manage My Health in scam emails.

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.

Kiwi doctor branded a 'rapist', 'convicted paedophile' despite cleared conviction two decades ago

Over the past week, posts have been rampant on social media about the GP.

'I still feel heartbroken': Grieving mum fights for answers after daughter's ED death

Kiri Campbell says her daughter was left in a busy ED hallway before collapsing.

Medication mix-up: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously ill

The pharmacy's dispensing error was a 'significant incident', the HDC found.

'All is well': Colleen Hoover confirms she no longer has cancer

The author now blames stress, poor diet and no exercise for the cancer scare.

Badly managed 20yo in care home gained 20kg in six months, then died

It was found that the care given to the man 'severely departed' from accepted standards.

'Much needed' $50m new mental health unit to open by mid-year

A health service provider says the extra beds still fall short of current demand.

How weight-loss drugs could save American airlines billions

New York Times: Airlines have a history of seeking ways to reduce the weight of aircraft.

Doctor who raised alarm on mushroom killer shuts clinic to avoid 'financial oblivion'

Chris Webster's rant calling Patterson a 'disturbed sociopathic nut bag' led to sanctions.