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Buyer beware: How harmful are ultra-processed foods?

Ultra-processed foods are harmful to our health, yet they meet food safety standards.

Long Covid: New research offers hope to those devastated by virus

One family spent the first year mainly in bed. Another says she "looked like a bullfrog."

Why using an air purifier may not be the healthiest option

Is highly cleansed air really the healthiest thing we can inhale? Apparently, no.

What causes seasonal depression?

Our bodies being out-of-sync may be to blame for winter blues.

Is alcohol an effective pain relief for chronic diseases?

Alcohol may relieve pain and relax us, but it also risks long-term health conditions.

Why doctors should be asking about your ‘skeletal age’

Just like calculating patients’ heart age and lung age, skeletal age proves handy.

NZ’s guidelines on safe standard alcoholic drink limits: Should we be concerned?

Why is our guidance at least 5 times higher than Canada's?

The best way to tackle gut issues after Covid-19

Nutritious diet can boost recovery, but the virus can come with a lacklustre appetite.

Woman’s hard road to recovery after ‘dark time’ with eating disorder

She obsessively weighed herself, causing her to eat less, and avoid social gatherings.

How to deal with muscle cramps during heavy exercise

The solutions worth considering when it comes to dealing with cramps.

Behind the national shortage of HRT patches

Women scrambling to get the oestrogen patches they need to manage menopausal symptoms.

How to enjoy your leafy greens as an IBS sufferer

Some greens are less likely to cause symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome than others.

Is infecting yourself with human hookworms an effective health treatment?

Scientists are investigating the potential of human hookworms to treat various conditions.

Hurdles with ADHD treatment as experts in short supply

Only psychiatrists and a handful of other specialists can prescribe the drugs for ADHD.

Therapist diagnosed with ADHD sharing coping strategies with others

She has treated high-achieving businesspeople and lawyers who struggle with daily life.

How food can help with anxiety

We live in trying times, and a better diet may help in reducing the symptoms of anxiety.

NZ researchers exploring ways to extend our lifespan

Auckland trial seeing promising results in tackling diseases and extending life in mice.

Why we turn to fatty foods during stress

If you are someone who reaches for a stress snack, that response is valid. Here's why.