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ACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court ruling

Advocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.

New daily pill on the way for weight loss and lowering blood sugar

New York Times: There's more than a dozen experimental weight medications in development.

'Save a lot more lives': Stage 4 cancer survivor's plea for earlier screening

'It would just stop a lot of people going through the trauma of advanced cancer.'

Brewing kindness: The volunteers bringing comfort one cuppa at a time

The group once had 25 volunteers, but now there are only eight.

Why are we cutting our babies' tongues? Warning as surgeries on newborns triple

An anaesthetist told the Herald he refused to assist with tongue-tie surgery.

'Can't assume it's harmless': Experts warn on marijuana's heart risks

The average age of patients in the study was just 38, highlighting risks for younger adults.

Study: Sleeping over 9 hours raises death risk by 34%

Why eight hours a night is the sweet spot for sleep.

Hawke’s Bay disability fitness programme recognised on national stage

Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme finalist in NZ awards again. Video / Rafaella Melo

The three tools leading the charge in arthritis pain relief

Experts stress staying active to manage arthritis and slow its progression.

Melatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxed

The Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.

Nature's role: Studies show green spaces help in reducing loneliness

Spending one to two hours in nature weekly may reduce loneliness significantly.

'Long overdue': Kraft Heinz to remove dyes by 2027 amid health concerns

Nearly 90% of Kraft Heinz products are already dye-free.

An end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle ends

General practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ.

UK votes to bar prosecution for abortions in England, Wales

Amendment will halt rise in prosecutions of women over suspected unlawful abortions.

'I wept': White Island tragedy doctor’s anguish at child’s death

The young doctor started a rotation training in intensive care on the day of the disaster.

Why UK abortion law overhaul is crucial for women's rights

The amendment aims to end prosecutions of women for self-terminating pregnancies.

Justin Bieber reveals 'broken' state, admits to anger issues

Justin ended a friendship after a friend criticised his anger.

Vaccine experts removed by Trump health chief sound the alarm

They say RFK jnr's move has 'left the US vaccine programme critically weakened'.