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How heatwaves kill: The impact of excessive heat on the body

Michael Mosley was a high-profile victim of a heatwave, but they kill thousands yearly.

Advice on back pain is outdated, here’s the new way to treat it

New advice on dealing with back pain, now the world's #1 disability.

What latest NZ trials tell us about diet and ADHD, aggression and impulsiveness

The role vitamin and mineral supplements may play to improve brain function and behaviour.

Why Nigella Lawson's “clean eating” advice is right

Jennifer Bowden: Is clean eating as "clean" as its fans believe? I'm with Nigella on this.

Easy ways to pump up the protein in your diet as you age

Sources of protein are not created equal in terms of how they’re absorbed in the body.

Dark thoughts in the wee hours? Why worry is always worse at 3am

The science behind the night-time worry cycle.

Michael Mosley: The late TV doctor’s top Listener articles

Moe mai ki roto i tō moenga roa, Dr Mosley.

New Zealand trials to test MDMA and LSD for advanced cancer care

LSD and MDMA in two trials aimed at relieving cancer diagnosis distress.

How to revitalise your gut for a stronger immune system

Dr. Michael Mosley explains how to encourage a diverse range of the right gut microbes.

How your friends and family make you live longer

Being social and close to the people around you helps to keep you alive.

Do quick-cook oats have the same health benefits?

The pros and cons of swapping standard rolled oats for quick-cook varieties.

Don't drink coffee? Are you missing out on key health benefits?

Non-imbibers may be missing out on more than a hot cuppa.

The truth about bones and calcium

High calcium intake may not protect bones from fractures.

Is it time for a medication checkup?

Simple tweaks to medications can make major differences, especially as we age.

What’s driving NZ’s rocketing rates of inflammatory bowel disease?

IBD is escalating and NZ has one of the world's highest rates.

How visual cues can help detect dementia early

Routinely doing things that involve moving your eyes is associated with better memory.

Gut grenade: When healthy foods cause digestive upheaval

Why would a meal of cauliflower and chickpeas cause gas and diarrhoea?

The forgotten superfood NZ doctors rarely suggest

Nuts are tasty and beneficial – why don’t we eat more of them?