New campaign to boost mammograms and smears
A new website and Facebook campaign has been launched to encourage women to have regular smear tests and mammograms.
Taboos and inadequate toilets focus of Menstrual Hygiene Day
Removing the taboos surrounding menstruation and ensuring hygiene issues don’t stop girls attending school are the aim of Menstrual Hygiene Day.
‘Still Me’ campaign to mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Month this September
At just 57 years old, Amrita Francis’ world turned upside down, with an early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis that within five years would heavily affect her memory and ability to work.
Now at 62 years old, ex-music...
The big show which saves lives
The first to turn up are the women. They come back later, with their men. The males are reluctant, some "dragged by the ear" – but the women insist they get their health checked...
Kiwi start-up to target drug cheats in sport with innovative technology
The world of drug-cheating in sports is set for major disruption with the formation of InsituGen, a start-up company that will supply anabolic drug testing kits developed at the University of Otago, New Zealand.
InsituGen...
An end to period poverty
A new initiative to help people with the cost of period products hopes to break the taboo around menstruation. REBEKAH FRASER spoke to the founders of The Good Fund about period poverty.
Dentists say ‘Zero Carbon’ bipartisan approach needed for water fluoridation
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) says the approach on the ‘Zero Carbon’ Bill is needed for water fluoridation.
The Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill was passed last week with the support of...
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Julie-Anne Genter yesterday launched the new best-practice and guidelines for endometriosis in New Zealand as we mark the beginning of Endometriosis Awareness Month (March).
Endometriosis affects over 10% of New Zealand women and girls, causing...
On mission for women’s health
An educational venture directed at women's health and wellbeing was stirred by Waikanae woman Belinda Falconar's own battle with postnatal depression (PND).
Concerns over older Kiwis’ alcohol consumption
The nature of alcohol use in New Zealand is changing. Youth, for a long time the focus of our attention, are reducing their consumption. Conversely, older adults, long assumed a population of low-level drinkers,...
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Opinion: Dr Tracey Chandler – Health pregnancy optimisation tips (for you,...
Whilst pregnancy is an exciting time for most, it does take some planning to keep both you and baby well. Ideally you would see...
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