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.
Report finds stillbirths significantly reduced over last 10 years
The rate of stillbirths is reducing for Māori and NZ European mothers, a report by the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC) has found.
The PMMRC is an independent committee that reviews deaths of...
Speaking out for Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome
In honour of September's annual FACS awareness month, Ki, a youth ambassador for Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome New Zealand (FACS NZ), is speaking out about the often unknown syndrome.
The complexities of accessing an abortion
A woman seeking an abortion in New Zealand has to jump through around a dozen hoops to get the procedure. Abortion Rights Aotearoa releases diagram that shows complexity of accessing an abortion.
Link found between rape and breathing problems
Rape and sexual trauma may have long-lasting consequences for physical health as well as mental health, University of Otago researchers have found.
The team of researchers, led by respiratory specialist Professor Bob Hancox (left) and...
Early bowel-cancer checks urged
The Cancer Society is calling for Māori and Pacific New Zealanders to get free bowel cancer screening from the age of 50 - a step it says will save lives.
The society's position will put...
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...
NZDA says oral health not a focus for government, feels shut out
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is saying the Ministry of Health has met with other medical groups via the General Practice Leaders' Forum but say they feel shut out, citing a lack of government...
Abortion legalised in New Zealand after Parliament passes bill:
By: Kirsty Johnston
COMMENT:
Do you remember the passing of the gay marriage bill into law? I do. It was 2013 and MP Louisa Wall wore a sparkly rainbow jacket in Parliament. She looked incredible and she...
Do you have ‘wine face?’ Tell-tale signs alcohol is ageing you
It's not just a ruddy snout and red cheeks that suggest someone might be overindulging in alcohol.
A UK facialist and nutritionist has revealed to the Daily Mail there are several tell-tale signs your wine...
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Opinion: Hope is the key
In an example of conventional medicine at its worst, a patient of mine recently had her beautiful hope dashed.
This inspiring young mum of two...
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