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The six signs you’re not drinking enough water
Telegraph: Dehydration can creep up on you and play havoc with your health.
ACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court ruling
Advocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.
New daily pill on the way for weight loss and lowering blood sugar
New York Times: There's more than a dozen experimental weight medications in development.
Why are we cutting our babies' tongues? Warning as surgeries on newborns triple
An anaesthetist told the Herald he refused to assist with tongue-tie surgery.
'Can't assume it's harmless': Experts warn on marijuana's heart risks
The average age of patients in the study was just 38, highlighting risks for younger adults.
‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.
Magic man: Meet the one psychiatrist approved to prescribe magic mushrooms
Minister David Seymour says no 'reefer madness' over psilocybin because it works.
Nature's role: Studies show green spaces help in reducing loneliness
Spending one to two hours in nature weekly may reduce loneliness significantly.
An end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle ends
General practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ.
Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry
Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.
In some families, the impact of weight-loss jabs is contagious
New York Times: Benefits to patients of losing the flab can be shared around.
Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures
The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings
'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility
The waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.
Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.
NZ's next big export? Medicinal cannabis mission off to Europe
Big overseas markets for medicinal cannabis spur a Kiwi trade trip.
What this nutritionist keeps in her fridge (and what she’s banned)
Telegraph: Why cheese and dark chocolate make the cut, but ketchup is a strict no-no.
In 23andMe case, a fight brews over who can sell your genetic code
'Why are you selling their genetic data when you don’t own it?'
'Flick a switch': Just how psychopathic are surgeons?
Telegraph: In recent weeks, two surgeons have made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Why women should drink no more than six glasses of wine a year
Telegraph: Alcohol as risky as smoking for breast cancer, experts warn.
Rare appendix cancers are increasing among millennials and Gen X
New York Times: It mirrors a pattern occurring with other cancers since the 1990s.
Bread is great for your gut health, but only if you choose the right loaf
Telegraph: Why you don't need to stop eating sandwiches.
Living forever: Inside the booming anti-ageing industry
The longevity market, including gene therapies, is worth more than $1 trillion.
How mRNA technology could revolutionise HIV treatment strategies
New York Times: The technology has helped scientists coax the virus out of hiding.
Letters: Confusing world for young men and women
OPINION: It's a confusing world for young men and women.
Mary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a house
OPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.
'An addiction I can’t get rid of': Anorexia in middle age and beyond
New York Times: Why eating disorders remain a hidden struggle for older women.
Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem
OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.
How to stop being so hard on yourself
New York Times: Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better.
Vaping has created a toxic monster: What it does to your body and how to quit
Telegraph: Around 18% of 11- to 17-year-olds have tried vaping in the UK.
That cup of coffee may have a long-term perk
New York Times: A new study has found links between coffee drinking and healthy ageing.
Property Insider: Rich-lister biggest owner of hospital expanded in $190m project; Manukau Supa Centa deal
He backed $190m 'surgery' to expand NZ's largest private hospital. Why and who is he?
Peter Simunovich: Mental health support at work is not optional
OPINION: Businesses invested in mental health during the pandemic but many are regressing.
Letters: Happy to have seen Charles go from a baby to King
OPINION: King Charles has shown dignity and resilience.
Reducing visual clutter: Experts share key tips for a tidier home
Visual clutter can disrupt your living room and your brain.
Healthcare turf war: The tussle for public funds in the business of general practice
Family practice funding feud: a fight for public money.
I am struggling with infertility - can I skip my sister-in-law’s baby shower?
New York Times: Not ready for a baby shower? It's okay to prioritise your mental health.
Why 36 to 46 is the most critical decade for your health
Telegraph: Our party lifestyles take their toll.
Four ways to know if you're in the alcoholic danger zone
Telegraph: How to make sure drinking doesn’t slip into a problem.
'Persistent meh': Why a couple in their 30s, including a senior doctor, are leaving NZ
They are seeking a lifestyle where 'everything’s at your fingertips'.
'Really nasty substance': Why no type of alcohol is safe
New York Times: Are any types of alcohol less risky than others?
Toxic positivity: Why 'stay positive' can harm mental health
Sometimes, an upbeat response covers up an uncomfortable emotion.
'Not good enough': Cervical cancer screening tests delayed after problem at private lab
The two-week delay did not place patients at risk, the company says.
Improving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study
'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'
NZ's largest cannabis firms propose merger amid industry challenges
Three major NZ cannabis firms plan to merge into Helius Health by June.
13 reasons you might be losing your hair – and what to do about them
Telegraph: The experts explain what’s really behind male and female hair loss.
Wearable tech obsessions: Is all of this self-monitoring making us paranoid?
New York Times: Over-reliance on health trackers can heighten health anxiety.
Rough night ahead? Try sleep banking to stay alert
Snoozing for extra hours before a period of sleep deprivation can help.
Collapsed cannabis firm Greenfern leaves $1.2m debt, smokes $10.5m of shareholder capital
Medical cannabis companies Greenfern and Cannasouth are both in receivership.
Is red meat bad for your heart? It may depend on who funded the study
New York Times: How red meat industry funding could distort health research.