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Rise in babies born with syphilis will continue if sexual health workforce not boosted
There are currently 15 specialists in NZ, half of them due to retire in the next 10 years.
Opinion: Can you blend movement and motherhood?
If a fitness routine isn’t flexible, it can be another task on an endless to-do list.
Retiree, 87, enjoys ‘very active’ life 20 years after cancer diagnosis
'I just carried on as life was normal.'
Healthline advised man to self-care, hours later he was dead
The man, who had an aortic dissection, was wrongly advised to care for himself at home.
Kiwis importing hearing aids to avoid prohibitive local costs
Carolyn Cooper warns that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of dementia.
Trying a new diet? Ask these four questions first
Opinion: With so many diets around, make an informed decision before committing to one.
What are the risks of hair transplants?
Hair loss will affect everyone at some point in their life.
Mummy's little helpers: The Kiwi women illegally trading meds to ‘get it all done’
The Drug Foundation has warned of the risks.
Opinion: 'Tadpole water' sounds gross but could be good for you
Adding chia seeds to your water to support weight loss may not be that far-fetched.
Why a ‘life review’ can be powerful, at any age
New York Times: Why reflecting on your past can boost happiness and reduce anxiety.
How can I boost my immune system?
Chronic stress can make us vulnerable to illnesses - here's what you can do about it.
Phones don't give you brain cancer, study says
'We found no increased risk, even with 10-plus years exposure.'
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.
Sir Elton John battling 'severe' eye infection
The much loved singer has told fans he will have a long recovery period.
The risks of refusing chemo, according to a breast cancer surgeon
Elle Macpherson took a holistic approach, but what does a breast surgeon advise?
Elle Macpherson reveals secret cancer battle
The supermodel refused to undergo chemotherapy for her breast cancer.
'Concept of family doctors in NZ is dead': GPs warn of primary care collapse
Doctors liken Herald footage of people queuing for care as 'Third World'.
GPs warn of primary care collapse in New Zealand
A group representing GPs has issued a bleak assessment of the state of primary care in New Zealand. Video | Corey Fleming | Ben Dickens
Editorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the cold
OPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'
What $1.4 billion worth of cuts mean for the future of healthcare in NZ
Health NZ's commissioner asked people to pray for him as he tackles the troubled system.
New research: Why you shouldn't take your phone to bed
Study challenges notions over disrupted sleep after body cams monitor kids' screen time.
What alcohol is doing to your brain - and how much is a safe amount
Telegraph: It’s not just your liver you should worry about.
'I didn’t have a choice': Woman forced to work through chemo to pay bills
A woman says she was forced to work while battling cancer just to help ends meet.
Greater awareness of contagious respiratory virus needed as rates grow - expert
Maori and Pasifika in lower socioeconomic areas have a greater risk of hospitalisation.
Community in shock as Waiheke's only after-hours medical clinic shuts down
Locals have been blindsided by the closure, with no clear explanation provided.
The simple upper-body exercise that could transform your health
Telegraph: The dead hang can transform your upper-body strength and boost your grip.
Silicosis threat greater than asbestos: push for NZ to act on deadly dust
Call to ban engineered stone benchtops in NZ due to silicosis risk.