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13 ways to get rid of a cold – fast

Telegraph: The average adult catches two to four colds a year.

She thought her runny nose was allergies or a cold. It signalled something more serious

Urgent care misdiagnoses: How one woman found the truth behind her runny nose.

Five visits, no doctor in-person: Waiheke resident ‘anxious’ over healthcare

It comes as Waiheke Island's only after-hours clinic abruptly closed last Friday.

I’m at risk of osteoporosis – here’s what I’m doing to protect my bone health

Safeguard your bones with exercise, diet, and new medical options.

'Like a drug withdrawal': Kiwis addicted to a common skin cream

Topical steroid addiction is still not widely recognised - but some say they have it.

Nicola Brown: Why I’m using comedy to tackle a taboo women’s health issue

OPINION: Clinical psychologist turns personal health journey into Auckland Fringe show.

‘I have been researching death for 30 years. I am now convinced it is reversible’

Telegraph: Doctor believes it's not as permanent as we’ve been led to believe.

'Heartbreaking': Patients queue in cold from 6am to see doctor

Patients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.

Surprise findings: What Kiwis really think about ‘poo transplants’

Researchers surprised to find most Kiwis know about them - and would have one.

Protests rock India after rape and murder of medic

Hundreds of arrests have been made and doctors urge colleagues to strike as anger grows.

Why does it feel like everyone has an autoimmune disease?

Autoimmune diseases are rising worldwide, and it’s not purely explained by genetics.

'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'

This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.

‘It can be a nasty disease’: Syphilis cases on the rise across NZ

'This is just the tip of the iceberg,' doctor says, highlighting need for more testing.

Seymour plans to tip money into Pharmac and big Pharma

Analysis: Pharmac presents a conundrum for Act Leader David Seymour.

The risks and side effects of weight-loss jabs (and they’re not all bad)

Drugs like Ozempic are getting so much hype. What are the negative and positive effects?

Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug

Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.