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Opinion: 'Missing in action' - Finance Minister Nicola Willis' first-year report card
OPINION: Willis has sent no clear message to the markets that hers is a Govt of low taxes.
Five ways RFK Jr. could undermine lifesaving childhood vaccines
New York Times: The longtime vaccine critic could be in charge of US immunisations.
Avoiding gym traps: How to pick a personal trainer
New York Times: First, decide what kind of support you really need.
Why sitting all day may shorten your life
NY Times: Sitting too long harms health, from weakened muscles to cardiovascular risks.
Is it healthy to eat just once a day? Bruce Springsteen thinks so
OMAD may work for some, but eating only once daily may not suit everyone.
'Matter of time': New measles outbreak would be worse than 2019, with up to 90 cases a week
After a measles scare on Waiheke, briefings show the potential toll of a large outbreak.
Junk food fail: Just how unhealthy are NZ’s school tuck shops?
Our intermediate and secondary schools have received a fail grade for healthy menus.
Doctor believes he’s found the answer to an illness with no cure
Telegraph: Chronic fatigue and long Covid remain poorly understood.
Tired? Here’s how to know if you’re sleep-deprived
New York Times: How losing just 15 minutes of sleep can affect your health.
Are seed oils actually bad for you?
NY Times: Despite online fears, studies indicate seed oils may benefit heart health.
Can crosswords and games prevent dementia?
New York Times: Experts say the answer is a puzzle.
The five foods that every midlife man and woman should be adding to their weekly shop
Telegraph: Our needs change as we age – here are five foods to help you thrive after 50.
Support for grieving couple to start a family
Losing a child to preterm birth is devastating, bringing deep grief and fear. However, support and medical options offer hope to couples longing to succeed in starting a family.
Two families who lost premature babies share their second chances at parenthood
Pre-term birth rates are rising, but a new initiative starts today.
Letters: A healthy society doesn't leave people behind
OPINION: Also in today's letters – abuse redress; hard health facts; populism v fascism.
Collaboration not competition: Concern raised at after-hours healthcare tender process
Some local clinics are critical of Te Whatu Ora's tender process for a gap in services.
Letters: All Blacks' win as underdogs; meddling in medical school selection
OPINION: 'I wonder if World Rugby knows about this interpretation or rule change?'
Would legalising cannabis lead to a reduction in substance-related harm? A new study's ‘tantalising prospect’
Alcohol is on average more harmful than cannabis. Would legalising it reduce overall harm?
Why a little bit of belly fat is healthier than you think
Telegraph: A new US study suggests some middle-age-spread is more harmful than others.
Opinion: No one told me this would happen to my body in my 40s
OPINION: A decline in strength as we age is little recognised and infrequently discussed.
Eric Crampton: Heated tobacco excise - some heet, and some light too
OPINION: Reduced excise on a less risky alternative ought to make sense too.
The real reason women crave chocolate during their period
Chocolate cravings before periods might stem from stress and cultural norms, not hormones.
Do people in ‘blue zones’ actually live longer?
New York Times: The premise is catchy, but some think it’s based on faulty data.
How to cope when dementia changes a loved one’s personality
New York Times: Advice for managing mood swings in dementia patients.
Editorial: Not the punchline former comedian Mike King wanted
OPINION: Mental health advocate Mike King is passionate about our rangatahi.
The four biggest killers of men – and what to watch out for in every decade
Telegraph: The conditions that affect men at every age – and how to protect against them.
World-first NZ study: Are baby food pouches really unhealthy for kids?
NZ researchers test claims baby food pouches are unhealthy – with surprising results.
The six symptoms and warning signs of a stroke
Telegraph: Noticing these early signs will avert the more serious long-term effects.
Letters: Polkinghorne and health authorities' apology script
OPINION: Can life now go on as before after the HDC says sorry?
The diet for life that reduces your risk of dementia
Telegraph: An eating strategy aimed specifically at keeping your brain healthy.
Claire Trevett: Dodging hospital protests won't help Luxon's problem in health go away
Turning a blind eye to protesters won't help Luxon address the problem with health.
I got herpes after leaving a 20-year relationship. Here's why it's not a big deal
80% of Kiwis have the herpes virus. What do you do about it if you're one of them?
'Like the Sahara': Dust storm at new Napier subdivision not cyclone silt, council says
About 92,000 cubic metres of silt from Cyclone Gabrielle has been transported to the site.
9 secrets of people who manage to keep the weight off
Telegraph: Keeping weight off can feel harder than losing it in the first place.
How poor gut health increases your risk of erectile dysfunction
Telegraph: New research suggests improving your diet could ease ED symptoms – here’s how.
Want free healthcare or petrol with your job? Kiwi overhauls employee benefits platform
A plan to help make employees healthier has grown more complex.
Lia Romeo: Life after breast cancer can never be the same
OPINION: Survivors told me the most difficult part would come after treatment was over.
Up to 260 hits in one canister: Inside Govt moves to crack down on nitrous oxide
Inhaling excessive amounts can cause neurological impairment, spinal injury, psychosis.
Sports star's brain damage fix that NZ Rugby won’t allow to be made public
A letter from NZR tells a star ex-player he can't speak on any brain injury solutions.
Editorial: We must do more to help the 'missing middle' in mental health
OPINION: How much worse do things have to get before we address them?
Why ‘unbalanced’ muscles can cause you pain
New York Times: Repeatedly doing the same type of activity can have serious downsides.
Public service's new fixit man: 'I have the luxury of an extremely low heart rate'
Sir Brian Roche says being involved with rugby has exposed him to some great leaders.
Is nighttime depression really a thing?
New York Times: There are lots of reasons your mood might tank at night.
Is bone broth really brimming with health benefits?
New York Times: Is there any science behind the TikTok health claims?
Letters: Next on the menu – healthy $3 lunches for MPs
OPINION: 'Currently the price of a meal at Bellamys is between $35 and $60.'
Hate noisy restaurants? Stick this in your ear
New York Times: How earbuds can help you hear your dining companions.
Getting older? It might be time to hire a trainer
New York Times: Personal training isn’t just for the young.
Letters: Time to call it, Auckland – Grant Dalton was right all along
OPINION: 'One can only admire the man for what has worked out to be an inspired decision.'
Early diagnosis of high blood pressure could save lives, experts warn
Telegraph: Knowing and checking your blood pressure numbers is essential for health.