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Massage is in; examinations are out. Here’s what to think about if you’re considering hiring a doula.
Maybe you live with your parents. Maybe you’re unsure. Here’s what to keep in mind if sharing your sexuality in a census question feels tricky.
There’s been a rise of shingles cases among adults aged 25–49. Why aren’t they eligible for a free vaccine?
If you are at higher risk of breast cancer, screening looks set to change. Here’s what we know so far.
It sounds gross. Drugs seeping out of your body may be damaging your leather sofa. But how worried should we be, really?
This therapy is thought to relax the muscle, reduce inflammation, promote healing and reduce pain. But what does the science say?
Chewing betel ‘quid’ is culturally ingrained in PNG. But it is also linked to high oral cancer rates. A new project aims to improve early detection and reporting.
New research shows what happens if the extra health insurance rebate for over-65s is scrapped, as planned. Here’s why the sky won’t fall in.
A new review looked at 1,734 people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). But it couldn’t separate pesticide from other risk factors, such as head trauma.
A new review links eating less protein to longer lifespans and improved metabolism. But lots of this evidence comes from animals, not humans.
Singing in a choir helps people regain their voice and reduces social isolation and the sense of loss that often follows diagnosis with a brain condition.
Accessing care often means long wait lists, complex forms and significant out-of-pocket costs. So start planning early, before a crisis hits.
New blood tests for Alzheimer’s won’t give you an instant diagnosis. Here’s what they’ll tell you instead.
The infamous 10,000 steps per day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory.
There’s an important difference between scrutiny and concern. Here’s why this matters.
There’s little transparency about who has access to deeply personal medical data or how companies handle it.
After backlash from the LGBTQIA+ community, the government agreed to include gender and sexual orientation questions in the new census. So why not intersex?
Are you straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual or another sexual orientation? The census wants to know. Here’s why.
Skincare isn’t always a case of ‘the stronger the better’. Getting the right advice helps make sure you find the best treatment for your skin.
Nearly 80% of New Zealand’s vital community care providers experience workplace violence. But like the workers themselves, the problem remains largely invisible.
If an older person believes dodgy health advice on social media, it’s easy to blame their age. But we’re all susceptible.
Young people are telling us their mental health is suffering. A new study shows why we should believe them.
Singing does something measurable to your body and brain, whether you are alone, harmonising in a choir, or singing with your friends at a karaoke bar.
Some aspects of the voluntary assisted dying process, such as eligibility assessments, can’t be discussed by phone or video conference.