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Diet soft drinks are marketed as 'healthier' alternatives to full-sugar counterparts.
Watch: Govt sacks Health NZ board, replaces with commissioner
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Study shows low health risk from Cyclone Gabrielle silt
Tonnes of silt was spread across parts of Hawke's Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Devastating': Baby died after hospital staff delayed C-section
The newborn had a brain injury caused by inadequate oxygen and later died.
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A clinical psychologist reveals why happiness is not as uncommon as you would suspect.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West son's rare skin condition
The reality TV star says she passed it on to one of her boys.
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A three-minute session can increase your sleep time by 30 minutes.
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Working with New Zealand’s iconic rugby team was a pinnacle she never thought she'd reach.
Social anxiety can be limiting. Here are ways you can get relief
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Letters: IRD and when businesses go bust; disgruntled diner calls out restaurant portions
OPINION: 'Please hospo, give us a bit more to actually eat, especially vegetables.'
'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accused
Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.
The best and worst habits for your teeth
New York Times: Dentists talk charcoal toothpastes, flavoured coffees and more.
Contraception: The benefits and risks of being on the pill
Is an oral contraceptive the right choice for you?
Is a fibre supplement just as good as fibre from food?
New York Times: What fibre supplements can and can’t do for your health.
Mindfulness can be harmful – and can make mental health problems worse
OPINION: Proponents often ignore evidence that highlights meditation's adverse effects.
Trump's doctor reveals new details about bullet wound
It's the most extensive medical information Trump’s team has provided since the shooting.
Are you easily swayed by junk food ads?
A study found campaigns strategically targeted children, busy parents and young people.
Editorial: The escalating abuse of nitrous oxide is no laughing matter
OPINION: Many young users seem unaware of the dangers posed by nitrous oxide.
Hospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health callouts
Some say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.
‘Life changing’: Plea for Ozempic to be funded in NZ after 30kg weight loss
The 52-year-old got hold of the weight loss drug through a US clinical trial.
Wayne Howett: Do we really want to be a country forced to choose between sick kids?
OPINION: Sickness in children is non-discriminatory. It is a relentless equaliser.
Why you don’t need to exercise every day
New York Times: Choosing when not to work out can be as important as the exercise itself.
Macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independence
Peter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.
How to quit vaping
New York Times: E-cigarettes are common but the health system is yet to catch up.
'Nothing could have prepared us': Nursing students hit out at 'shock' exam
Student nurses said nothing could have prepared them for what was in the exam.
Why some people still have long Covid – and others never did at all
Telegraph: Although the pandemic is long over, for many people their illness continues.
Pharmac director quits over Government’s Treaty directive
Pharmac Minister's office says Dr Anthony Jordan has resigned from board.
What is 'exercise snacking' and how is it good for you?
You don't have to go to the gym for this one.
What to expect if you're over 80 and diagnosed with Covid
Joe Biden has Covid - but a diagnosis in 2024 isn't the same as it was in 2020.
'Back off Arvida' - union protest against cuts at village owned by $4.2b retirement giant
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What happens when kids go to bed late?
Getting enough sleep is important for brain development.
Focus: New study reveals effects of excessive nitrous oxide use
The study looks at the effect excessive nitrous oxide usage had on 12 patients, aged 16 to 50. Video / NZ Herald
Yanfei Bao one year on and SkyCity closure | Focus Morning Bulletin July 19, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, it’s one year since Yanfei Bao’s disappearance, SkyCity casino to close for five days and tough news for those on the job hunt.