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A teaspoon of fish oil? Experts debunk common health myths

These common health tricks may not be as beneficial as we think.

New survey asks parents of donor-conceived children: have you told them?

For parents of donor-conceived children, it’s the trickiest question: when to tell them?

Nine foods that improve your brain health

Telegraph: ‘Nutritional psychiatry’ is the study of how food can improve your mood.

'Keep accountable': Lessons from a mum of three who runs a half-marathon a day

A single mum balances fulltime work and raising three kids with 21km of running a day.

Disappointment over broken Budget promise to fund more specialists

'Short-sighted': Psychiatrists say extra registrar places have not eventuated.

'You don’t treat a picture, you treat a patient': Rotorua doctor honoured for services to radiology and education

Making pictures with ultrasound: Barbara Hochstein recognised in King's Birthday Honours.

Editorial: Cancer patients promised access to medicines shouldn't have to wait

OPINION: Patients – and families, friends and carers – are unlikely to forget the slight.

Kāpiti woman honoured for pioneering work in health psychology, gerontology

Christine Stephens has been honoured for her work with older people and psychology.

King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their work

Our reporters caught up with the recipients.

The sudden death of Sean Kessels: ‘Money wasn’t a problem'

His 'broken' mum says he died despite the family 'trying everything' for mental health.

Asthmatic teen died after ambulance sent on a break

'We were waiting and no one came' - family's distress after failed 111 call.

The ‘unhealthy’ Budget for sick New Zealanders - Rob Campbell

OPINION: Former health boss doesn't like the Government's script.

Business case for Waikato medical school not expected until 2025

Earlier this month, the uni began demolishing the old and vacant B Block for the school.

Heart monitoring business coming to Whanganui

'We’re getting a faster access to treatment where it’s required.'

Can drinking water kill you? Here's when the healthy habit turns toxic

Hydration is associated with so many health benefits - but too much water could be deadly.

How to stop drinking: Step-by-step guide to giving up alcohol

Telegraph: Ready to quit? Here’s what you need to know about dependency and withdrawal.

'This is how pandemics start': Bird flu infects third US farm worker

New York Times: The worker is the first in this outbreak to have respiratory symptoms.

What having Tourette's is really like

Chris Henderson and his son Ryder both have Tourette's. Here's what they want you to know. Video / Corey Fleming