Strong sense of self key to Pacific sexual health
Confident Pacific children who grow up to be resilient adults is the goal of a University of Auckland project that has received $442,000 in Health Research Council funding.
Upskilling to support Wellington’s homeless
A cohort of Kaimahi and Peer Support workers at DCM are set to upskill following a government initiative that has made significant training funding available to the sector.
Covid-19 lockdowns took toll on our diets
Most people consumed more unhealthy snacks and drinks during New Zealand lockdowns, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Auckland.
Tangling with Trump: scientist as activist
Eric Topol blew the whistle on what he saw as Donald Trump's undermining of the US Covid-19 response. The American heart doctor and University of Auckland visiting professor turned “full activist”.
Death on the streets: Homeless population dying 30 years younger. Experts warn ‘we can...
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Homeless New Zealanders are dying 30 years younger than those with a roof over their heads. And the most common killers are heart disease and suicide.
That is the "devastating and dehumanising" finding...
No spare change: How charities, buskers and beggars aren’t feeling so festive in our...
Collectors for the Paralympic Games carried donation buckets ahead of the recent Santa parade in Auckland, asking for gold coin donations. Onlookers shrugged them off: "Sorry, no cash on me!"
Xero survey reveals COVID-19-related stress found to be more damaging to employee mental health...
Xero teams with Shift Collab to provide small business advisors and customers with simple, actionable and collaborative mental health training
Covid 19 coronavirus: What is the new mutation strain in the UK?
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled Christmas for millions of people across London and south-east England after scientists said a new coronavirus strain is spreading more rapidly.
Regulation of alcohol marketing is needed to meet health, wellbeing and equity goals
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In Aotearoa, alcohol results in a wide range of health and social harms affecting both drinkers and non-drinkers. However, drinking is “normal” with 80% of the population over 14 years of age...
Kiwis can access instant medical care this summer with new Emergency Consult video service...
A small team of senior New Zealand emergency doctors have released a new video consultation service, which enables all New Zealanders to access immediate medical care regardless of where they are or what time it is.
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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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