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Call for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.
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Dentists advise caution with festive foods; pork crackling a common dental hazard.
Medical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers after losing wife, 25, to cancer
'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.
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Telegraph: Reformer Pilates machines are considered the ultimate tool to tone muscles.
'Lethal cocktail': Why measles is killing thousands of children worldwide
New York Times: Lower vaccination rates have sparked a global surge in the disease.
Fluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner says
Tauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.
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Mother shares advice for others after schoolboy terrified by incident.
I’m slim, healthy and young – but I’m at double the risk of a heart attack
Telegraph: Lp(a) can double heart attack risk, even in fit, healthy individuals.
Watch: Peters fires up after not producing evidence of leaking by Verrall’s relative
A new timeline has been revealed.
Five ways to manage your drinking habits this Christmas
How to lessen the effects of the night before this party season.
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Maintaining a strong immune system as you age isn’t about pills.
I laughed when the doctor said ‘cancer’ – I was 40 and fit. Then the menopause hit
Telegraph: After surviving breast cancer, the menopause should have been straightforward.
Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage
Some in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.
Could cats become a carrier of bird flu?
New York Times: Do we need to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions?
Opinion: Are you making this common workout mistake?
Experts recommend avoiding this habit if you really want to get fit.
Sleep can worsen over the holidays. These tips can help you get good rest
Family visits, changes in routines, and festivities can all affect our sleep.
Orion Health sells offshore for $200m - but founder reveals a twist
What the deal means for 520 staff.
Students urged to vaccinate as meningococcal cases rise in young adults
Māori and Pasifika most at risk; calls for wider meningococcal vaccination access.
Orion Health sold to Canadian AI company
Digital health marketer buys Auckland firm in 'game-changer'.
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'I remember calling her mum at work once': Mother and daughter graduate together
'I feel humbled and proud to have that moment.'
How Covid-19 can change your gut
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Leaked document warns cyber risks with IT staff cuts at Health NZ
Mass IT layoffs could prolong outages, impacting patient care, a risk register warns.
'Life upside down': Long Covid sufferers reveal daily struggles
Long Covid leaves Andrea Vanek housebound, struggling with severe symptoms.
Opinion: Disinformation campaigns are a public health risk – NZ has no effective strategy to deal with it
OPINION: Conspiracy theories are another major tool in the propaganda kit.
This everyday activity can help boost memory for up to 24 hours
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Auckland hospital staff criticise 'nightmare' new $95m IT system causing treatment delays
'Teething issues' are to be expected with any large-scale IT overhaul, the hospital says.
Skilled engineer devastated as son's autism quashes NZ residency bid
Cost of care for autistic boy highlighted in a letter from Immigration.
'Significant challenge': Calls to address equity in gastric cancer care for Māori, Pasifika
New guidelines and screening needed to improve health equity in gastric cancer prevention.
HRT health risks – what every woman should know
Telegraph: HRT comes with nuanced risks that vary by age, health, and type of therapy.
Exercise and sleep: Finding the right balance for better rest
New York Times: A good fitness routine can help you combat insomnia and sleep soundly.
Editorial: Why Luigi Mangione 'hot shooter' memes spell problems for US
The reaction was bizarre but in tune with the American public's mood.