Fund Botox for migraine patients, say specialists
Health experts are calling on district health board bosses to cover Botox treatment for people suffering from chronic migraines.
Otago University Students’ Association introduces drug checking for O-Week
Drug checking - allowing students to check the substance they intend to take - is being carried out at the University of Otago this week, as part of Orientation Week, the students' association has announced.
Trial expanded to help more people with health conditions into work
A Canterbury trial which helps people with health conditions or disabilities to find and stay in work has been expanded to help hundreds more Cantabrians.
Smoking to be banned in cars when children under 18 are present, Govt announces
Smoking will be banned in cars when children under 18 are present minister, Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa has announced.
Is it time for an updated nutrition survey in NZ?
Nutrition experts are calling for an updated national survey to see what New Zealanders are eating, with claims that inappropriate nutrition has taken over from smoking as the number one health issue facing New Zealanders.
Water discolouration prompts Kawerau District Council to halt chlorination
The Kawerau District Council has put a temporary stop to chlorinating the town water supply, while it looks to solve water discolouration issues.
Is rural domestic violence even worse than we thought?
Women who live rurally are more likely to experience domestic violence, says Rural Women New Zealand, but the true number may be even higher.
Shift work can affect pregnancies
New research shows that shift work for mothers is associated with reduced fetal growth and longer pregnancies.
What does the EAT-Lancet report mean for New Zealand?
New Zealand organisations and experts respond to the major new report advocating a ‘planetary health diet’.
More tests don’t always equal better care
Just because tests and treatments are available doesn’t mean we should always use them, claims the Council of Medical Colleges.
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Opinion: Dr Tracy Chandler – Health testing is under-funded and under-utilised...
Dr Tracy Chandler (aka Dr Wellness) says GPs should be funded to test for many things, including Vitamin D and free Triiodothyronine (fT3).
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