I gave up drinking when my wife only had three months to live
Telegraph: George gave up alcohol to support his wife of 14 years during her final months.
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Napier overnight and weekend urgent care services centralised at health centre, for now
Staff at health centre told nurse-led overnight service might be 'delivered differently'.
‘Safe, effective and affordable’: New health minister backs fluoridation stance
Council will make a decision soon on whether to turn on the fluoride taps on March 28.
Could the bird flu become airborne?
New York Times: Scientists warn of airborne threat as bird flu spreads among animals.
‘So much pain all the time’: Bindi Irwin opens up about 10-year health battle
'I went 10 years undiagnosed because doctors didn’t know enough.'
Lightning strike at Waikato Hospital affected pagers, internet, fire system
'At no point in time was there any disruption to the delivery of patient care.'
The basics on how to build muscle fast and the best exercises for it
Telegraph: Here’s our expert guide to fast-track your muscle-building journey.
Opinion: Fixing funding is crucial for NZ primary healthcare
OPINION: Funding gaps force practices to raise fees, reduce services or close doors.
I was an insomniac for 20 years - this is how I finally learnt to sleep
Telegraph: I bet a lot of people find themselves facing insomnia for the same reason I did
Opinion: Dating your own grave - how dating apps can make you feel worse about yourself
OPINION: Is online dating too good to be true? The latest research suggests so.
'Postcode lottery': Northland's battle against cancer care inequities
Northland had the highest rate of new cancer diagnoses and the second-highest death rate.
‘You almost feel trapped’: Living with chronic lung disease
Aimee Carruthers, 41, relies on a 7kg oxygen tank due to a rare lung condition.
Wairoa’s diabetes patients get long-awaited podiatry care
New podiatry service brings relief to Wairoa residents battling diabetes.
Opinion: What's the cure for workplace sick days?
OPINION: Medication education, flexible work deals can combat illness, boost loyalty.
Is red wine really good for you?
From boosting gut health to preventing heart disease, there are benefits to red wine.
Christian counsellor told abused teen she had 'soul ties' to her rapist
Multiple criticisms made of faith-based residential facility with oppressive rules.
Electric vs basic toothbrush: Which is better?
'Just because it's electrical doesn't mean it's magic.'
‘They’ve broken a promise’: Special care unit for sick babies quietly shelved
The new Health Minister has ordered a briefing on why the unit has not been delivered.
Major review links microplastics to reproductive, digestive harm
Researchers urge governments to ban single-use plastics immediately.
Dry January is over - here’s how to (healthily) have a drink again
You don't need to have gone cold turkey over January to adopt these good drinking habits.
Why am I always tired after work? Experts say they have the answer
Can't get off the couch after work? You're not alone, and there's a legitimate reason why.
35 simple health tips experts swear by
New York Times: Some simple tips for a healthier, happier life.
The Richard Branson diet: How he stays super-fit at 74
Times: The billionaire shows no signs of slowing down. So what's his secret?
Assisted dying: Patient’s wish to die in hospice denied by policy
A business in Wellington offered a space for the 44-year-old patient to die.
‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadium
Council claims fizzy ban at sports ground could improve the health of locals and visitors.
Licence lost: Elderly man fights doctor's claim he's not fit to drive anymore
The man had dementia and a condition that put him at risk of falling asleep in the day.
Cop who cheated death on the front line now faces biggest fight of his life
A police officer is having to self-fund treatment for multiple myeloma.
‘Incredibly distressing’: Doctor worries old disease is making NZ comeback
Painful bone growth disorder appears to making a mysterious resurgence among NZ children.
‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies odds
Maiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.
Fears older people being let down by Dunedin Hospital revamp
The Government confirmed the new Dunedin Hospital will open with 351 beds.
‘I just want to come home’: Woman, 83, distraught by transfer delays after major surgery
Marsha Cashmore waited for days without her family to be sent home to Hawke's Bay.
Opinion: The simple habit that helped me lose 38kg
One woman shares how she shed a third of her body weight.
Cycle syncing travel plans: Helpful tactic or waste of time?
We ask experts about the benefits of factoring their period into their plans.
New Dunedin hospital going on old Cadbury factory site; costs ‘under control’
The Health Minister admits the site brings with it construction challenges.