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Piha local Bobbie Carroll who campaigned for all cancer sufferers has died.
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Eating too much salt increases your risk of having a stroke or heart attack.
Dame Valerie encourages a ‘shut down for an hour’ in support of mental health
Dame Valerie Adams is putting her weight behind Gumboot Friday.
‘I felt my baby die inside of me’: Pregnant woman’s twin baby dies after botched Waikato DHB birth
The woman told the HDC that when she 'felt her die, no one listened'.
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The woman had a documented history of developing blood clots which staff missed.
Why women sleep worse than men - and what to do about it
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'Fallen short': Health reforms ‘taking far too long’ say patients
Cancer patients are struggling with uneven medical care.
Christchurch rehab centre gets residents growing
Mum of four goes from meth addict to horticultural journey.
Gumboot Friday: Complacency kills - Kiwi kids need you now more than ever as demand for youth counselling soars
I Am Hope chief executive Troy Elliott is urging Kiwis to support the event this year.
'I can't move': Retiree tries to get on waitlist for knee surgery for six years
'It just gets worse.”' the 82-year-old says.
Heart surgery delays: Where patients waited the longest
The alarming situation is revealed in figures obtained by the Herald under the OIA.
From 'Mean Dean' to shop storeman - Where is former Warriors captain now?
He's humbled every day by those around him, league legend says.
'Tackle the fear': Doctor reveals what really happens when we die
'It's not a frightening mental state to be in', end-of-life expert reveals.
Tick-tick-pause: Ahead of another surgery, Kim Knight contemplates broken hearts and empty wombs
"I imagine my uterus as a carelessly arranged spanakopita . . . "
Ritchie is only 5 but he's had 77 blood transfusions
Ritchie's condition is one in 165 million - he relies on others to survive.
Can very hot drinks lead to cancer?
Studies suggest hot drinks can cause cancer but experts say there are other risky factors.
Time for closure: Whānau of woman who died in mental health unit hope inquest will help others
Whānau concluded the inquest with moving waiata, haka and karakia.
Pharmac CEO's fate revealed over Rachel Smalley email saga
Pharmac's board met today amid a deepening crisis over internal emails.
Terminal cancer patient urges ‘complete overhaul’ of Pharmac
Cancer patient Vickie Hudson-Craig is fighting Pharmac for drug funding.
Calls for IHC chief to resign as complaints review finds distrust
Review of complaints policies finds IDEA Services distrusted by some clients and families.
Functional fitness: Why you need to start in your 20s and 30s
The exercises can help you to be as physically capable as possible.
Sleep treatments that actually work
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How starting your bedtime routine at 7am will lead to a better night’s sleep
Telegraph: Follow this 24-hour programme designed by sleep experts to reboot your routine
What to know about the link between red meat and Type 2 diabetes
New York Times: Small diet changes may help lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
The kapa haka competition connecting to a tool for healing
Kapa haka in Kirikiriroa is being used as a healing power of culture.
Why does wine taste different on the plane?
Singapore Airlines took NZ Herald behind the scenes to lift the cork on in-flight drinks.
NZ girl raped while living in Australia denied ACC cover for therapy
42-year-old has lived in NZ for most of her life bar a couple of years as a child.
Boy's family claim severe OCD triggered by acne meds
But ACC disagrees and has declined coverage for the boy.
Star gives update on Shannen Doherty's stage 4 cancer battle
The star is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, which returned in 2020.
From zero to 100: How to avoid injuries this summer, according to experts
A Northland physio and personal trainer offer tips on preventing injuries this summer.
Boy's heartbreaking three words after medical blunder leaves him blind
'I don't want this to happen to another child. It's devastating,' says 8yo.