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![Trying a new diet? Ask these four questions first](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
What are the risks of hair transplants?
Hair loss will affect everyone at some point in their life.
![Opinion: 'Tadpole water' sounds gross but could be good for you](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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.
![How can I boost my immune system?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Phones don't give you brain cancer, study says
'We found no increased risk, even with 10-plus years exposure.'
!['Concept of family doctors in NZ is dead': GPs warn of primary care collapse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'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'.
![Editorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the cold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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.'
![Health crisis: GPs set to increase patient fees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Health crisis: GPs set to increase patient fees
GP clinics have raised fees to meet demand and it's putting pressure on those in need.
![Revealed: Why elective surgeries are cancelled at late notice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Revealed: Why elective surgeries are cancelled at late notice
Health Minister Shane Reti asked top-level officials to provide a briefing on the issue.
![Chasing the perfect abs, men flock to plastic surgery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Chasing the perfect abs, men flock to plastic surgery
Ultra-high-definition liposuction is becoming a popular procedure among today's men.
![The best exercises to boost your brain health after 60](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The best exercises to boost your brain health after 60
Exercise can help stimulate brain function — here's what you should be doing after 60.
![Are food allergies slowing down?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Are food allergies slowing down?
Research suggests introducing foods early can help build up tolerance.
![Radio star on 'surreal' cancer diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Radio star on 'surreal' cancer diagnosis
Georgia Burt and ZM hosts are fundraising for the Cancer Society this Daffodil Day.
![Tana heads to court and Paralympics under way | Focus Morning Bulletin August 29](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tana heads to court and Paralympics under way | Focus Morning Bulletin August 29
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, former Green MP Darleen Tana heads to court, concerns over Health NZ job cuts and Paralympics under way in Paris.
![Are you iron deficient? A go-to guide on taking supplements](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Are you iron deficient? A go-to guide on taking supplements
Find out when and how to take iron, what to eat and avoid, and how to manage side effects.
![Health NZ calls for voluntary redundancies following overspend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Health NZ calls for voluntary redundancies following overspend
A commissioner replaced the Health New Zealand board in July.
![What makes your feet smell and how can you fix it?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
What makes your feet smell and how can you fix it?
It might be a sign of an underlying condition.
![Why the demand for Ozempic is causing problems in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Why the demand for Ozempic is causing problems in NZ
There's seemingly an endless international demand for this weight loss drug.
!['Every day': Kiwis divided in daily shower debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Every day': Kiwis divided in daily shower debate
A Herald poll has revealed thousands of us choose to skip a daily shower.
![Which exercise burns calories the fastest?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Which exercise burns calories the fastest?
Experts measured up walking versus running, swimming, HIIT and weights.
![Local pooch becomes latest addition to Te Whatu Ora's pet therapy team](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Local pooch becomes latest addition to Te Whatu Ora's pet therapy team
Boots and his owner Phillipa Mentor are Health New Zealand's newest pet therapy team.