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Retro kitchen hack: Is soaking vegetables in baking soda worth nutritional trade-off?

Soaking vegetables in baking soda used to be as common as slathering butter on toast.

Parkinson’s Disease: Young onset link to the Pacific - one patient had symptoms from age 12

NZ researchers determined to find cure for rare genetic Parkinson's trigger.

Are environmental toxins behind NZ’s alarming increase in Parkinson’s Disease?

Latest research shows link between Parkinson’s and pesticides, so are we still too liberal

When it comes to gluten, are we being taken on a wild wheat-free ride?

The truth about gluten: Separating fact from fiction.

Little-known organ is a key part of your immune system so why does ageing shrink it?

International efforts are underway to find strategies to restore thymus function.

Struggling with dry eye disease? A space experiment which might provide a breakthrough

Otago doctor ventures into space to combat earthly dry eye epidemic.

Nitrates in vegetables: What you need to know for your health

Nitrate-rich vegetables can significantly lower the risk of death from many diseases.

Is organic food really worth the hype?

Organic foods have near-mythical status, but are there health benefits?

How gene editing could help combat illness from cancer to autoimmune conditions

Will easing the GM ban live up to its hype in healthcare?

Surprising new research into the habits of ‘super-agers’ - and the 12 signs of ageing

Studies of super-agers throw new light on growing old and how to slow it down.

Is healthy eating really too expensive?

Nutritionist Jennifer Bowden crunches the numbers on the cost of healthy diets.

NZ researchers make major tech breakthrough for diagnosing gut problems

Researchers develop a non-invasive technique to investigate gastric issues.

How head injuries can affect your brain for years

What sport is teaching us about head injuries, concussions and neurodegeneration.

Struggling with pancreatitis? Advice for dining out with dietary restrictions

How to find safe options on a restricted diet.

Protein power: How much do you really need?

Research suggests there’s more to protein than marketing slogans promise.

What snoring means for your health

Snoring brings with it more risk of high blood pressure and hypertension.

Could new weight-loss drugs make dieting redundant?

New generation of weight-loss drugs deliver results, but at what cost?

What’s it like to be: Experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder

SAD tends to be at its worst when there is less light.