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Coroner rules Dunedin man’s death from Covid vax may have been prevented

HDC finds failing to provide information was a prima facie breach of the health code.

Survey finds some Māori don’t like online dating, online shopping or surveillance cameras; know their rights

Privacy data shows the many dislikes of Māori

How to get more antioxidants in your diet

We all know antioxidants are good for us — but where do we find them?

New Zealand Hospice conducts world-first review system survey that gives a voice to the dying

Hospice asks for participation to support societal change.

The truth about OCD – separating fact from fiction

OCD is a mental health condition that's often misunderstood. Here's what you need to know.

'Bar needs to be higher': Advocate's call for tougher penalties for doctor misconduct

"We’re short of doctors, but we shouldn’t accept doctors whose behaviour is that bad.”

Are we talking too much about mental health?

Studies cast doubt on whether mental health interventions are making young people better.

‘How could you rob us of our time with Myles?’: Scammers target rugby player’s funeral

Widow forced to post warning after scammers post fake funeral link.

‘Extraordinary’: Meet the husband and wife diagnosed with breast cancer a year apart

Man was so shocked at his diagnosis that he initially told people he had “chest cancer”.

Can chewing gum improve your diet and health?

Sugar-free chewing gum has been promoted for its oral health benefits for years.

Is Prince Harry’s favoured therapy EMDR another fad, or does it work?

Assessing the real benefits of EMDR beyond the celebrity endorsements.

Opinion: As bird flu looms, the lessons of past pandemics take on new urgency

New York Times opinion: We need to be prepared to fight the next war, not the last one.

The pill makes some women miserable. But are they really quitting it en masse?

NYT: The internet is awash with stories of women throwing out their oral contraceptives.

Lessons in life, death and love: What we can learn from hospice care

Death is a taboo topic, so what's it like when you face it every day as part of your job?

'Act of desperation': Transgender teen tried to cut off breast in self-mastectomy

High school student had waited years for publicly funded gender-affirming surgery.

The 19 simple things you can do to reduce stress

An expert reveals her top tips, from writing a journal to taking probiotics.

Are best-before dates a waste of time – and a waste of food?

"This has taken away people’s ability to use their senses."

Can this blood test detect cancer years before diagnosis?

It's hoped the finding could help efforts to stop cancer before it starts.