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Kiwis are drinking less, and violent crime is dropping. New data shows how the two relate

The number of victims of alcohol-related violent offending is dropping.

Eight health warning signs midlife men should never ignore, from back pain to skin tags

Telegraph: The silent symptoms that could signal bigger health problems for men.

Silver Sex Guide: How older adults can keep intimacy healthy and fulfilling

Nearly nine in 10 men in their sixties in England say they are still sexually active.

Diana Clement: Is private health insurance worth it?

Public waiting lists can push patients to pay privately or crowdfund care.

Bindi Norwell: The economic lever New Zealand can’t afford to ignore

OPINION: New Zealand is short 900 fulltime nurses as patient wait times grow.

The foods that Alzheimer’s experts want you to cut back on

Telegraph: Avoiding certain foods may slash the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Four cups of coffee and more walking: The daily habits that protect your liver

Telegraph: Liver disease is on the rise. An expert explains how to protect yourself.

'Not a silver bullet': The hidden health costs of weight-loss injections

Research suggests 10% of people on GLP-1s have some nutritional deficiency six months on.

Five things that can help lower your risk of prostate cancer, from diet to exercise

Telegraph: Simple lifestyle changes may cut prostate cancer risk.

US Government shuts down: How it happened and what it means for Americans

About 4 million people could lose health cover if subsidies lapse.

Long Covid risk for children doubles after a second infection, study finds

NYT: It shows evidence reinfections can increase risk of long-term health consequences.

'Real learning happens in a real life': Read an exclusive extract from Nigel Latta's new book

Latta died on the same day his book, Lessons on Living, went on sale.

Five dairy myths experts want to correct

New York Times: The truth about raw milk, lactose intolerance, low-fat dairy and more.

What researchers suspect may be fuelling cancer among millennials

Modern life might be rewriting the body’s cellular fate, scientists say.

Gabrielle Lord: HPV self-testing is working, let’s celebrate the progress

We've taken a significant step forward - but more needs to be done.

Knee replacements, colonoscopies – breaking down the highest-value claims in Southern Cross’ record $1.7b year

Members who remain insured for more than 20 years get 96.5c back from premiums paid.

What six glasses of wine a week really does to your brain

Telegraph: What you need to know about your weekly drinking habit.

Black, green or peppermint? The health benefits of different types of tea

Telegraph: The surprising health perks hiding in your daily cuppa.

Five workout supplements worth trying

New York Times: Caffeine to creatine - the evidence behind the top workout supplements.

From Golden Bay kitchen to major e-commerce player: HealthPost’s next chapter

Abel Butler is continuing his mum Linley's legacy as the business expands in Australia.

Popcorn, chocolate and seven other surprising high-fibre foods to add to your diet

Telegraph: Experts reveal the easiest ways to boost your fibre intake.

Editorial: Trump is not a doctor. Listen to the experts

OPINION: It's not the first time the President has strayed into the field of medicine.

Seven ways your coffee habit could be ruining your health

Telegraph: Your daily caffeine hit may be doing more harm than good.

Editorial: Daylight saving is back. The problem is, we're already tired

OPINION: The list of tasks to coincide with the switch-over is growing.

Why women are more likely to get Alzheimer’s - and how to prevent it

Telegraph: Lifestyle adjustments that can help women protect themselves.

Editorial: The message is clear for men to get checked for prostate cancer

OPINION: Partners and families are important in being proactive about it.

‘Autism doesn’t need a cure’: Trump’s message rankles people with the disorder

New York Times: Mainstream scientists say autism is a result of a complex mix of factors.

We asked dietitians for healthy high-protein meals. Here’s their list

Washington Post: Struggling to hit your protein goals? Here’s where to start.

What to know about painkillers, vaccines, genes and autism

New York Times: For decades, researchers have looked for links.

'Preventable': New research reveals how firearms deaths cost NZ $300m a year

The annual cost of firearms harm is $321m in lives lost and $1.48m in hospital care.

Is this supplement the secret to feeling good post-menopause?

Kiwi nutritionists break down the creatine craze and who might benefit from it the most.

Pregnant women should not use cannabis, new US medical guidelines say

NYT: Marijuana during pregnancy is linked to poor birth outcomes, a medical society says.

Tired all the time? These are the nutrients you might be missing

Telegraph: The key vitamin deficiencies linked to fatigue and how to spot them.

'Enormous' disruption: Backlash at hospital's plan to relax family visitor hours

Changes could mean visitors roam wards 'all hours of the day and night', the union says.

How to reset your gut health while you sleep

Telegraph: What to eat, drink and do before bed to boost your microbiome.

Can supplements boost longevity?

New York Times: Many influencers say yes. Here’s what doctors and scientists think.

Having trouble sleeping? Here’s when you should see a doctor

New York Times: Here are some signs that it’s time to make an appointment

The health benefits of bone broth (and why it beats plain old stock)

Telegraph: It's said to boost your gut and help your skin glow. Does the science stack up?

Thomas Coughlan: Health funding has gone up, why isn’t it enough?

OPINION: The fiscal cost of ageing will only get worse.

Marutūāhu-Ockham sells 24 of 65 new Toi units in Pt Chevalier

'I take my hat off to the work you guys do' - Mayor Wayne Brown praises Toi developers.

Who’s more sensitive to pain, men or women? The answer may surprise you

Washington Post: The hidden differences in how men and women process pain.

What the colour of your teeth reveals about your health

Telegraph: The appearance of our teeth can tell us more than you might think.

Latest crime data show chances of prison sentence at all-time high; 'staggering' rise in drug-use charges

The number of charges for drug use has risen to where it was before a key 2019 law change.

Danny Bedingfield: Having this conversation this month could be a matter of life or death

OPINION: New Zealand's national response to prostate cancer is woefully lacking.