1. Otago Uni health expert accuses MPI’s food unit of 'very poor' performanceMPI's food safety unit must do better than a press release telling the public not to wash their chicken, Prof Michael Baker says.
  2. Dodging a bulletI am writing this submission as I have an interest in puberty blockers, stemming from my own experience of gender dysphoria.
  3. The Importance of Gut Health: The Power of Fresh Foods and a Balanced DietWhy Your Gut Health Matters Did you know your gut is home to trillions of tiny helpers that weigh about as much as your brain? This incredible ecosystem, the gut microbiome, plays a huge role in keeping your body and mind healthy.…
  4. A Beautiful Journey through Assisted DeathContent warning: This article describes a family’s experience with Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), including detailed discussion of dementia, end-of-life planning, and death. My mother, Dr Sarah Traister Moskovitz, died on 1 September 2024…
  5. Tongan Dentist says good oral health care is key and a dental visit is only a smile awaySoana Aholelei | Reporter / Director “It’s a privilege to be in this position and one I don’t take lightly. I’m always grateful when a Pasifika person comes through our doors” – Dr Asa Vete, Dentist. For many growing up, going to the…
  6. Everyday Heroes: Serving the Community with Hato Hone St JohnJohn Pulu | Presenter/ Reporter/Director “I think it’s a real privilege to be a frontline ambulance officer and serve the community no matter whether it’s this community or in the city or wherever we are. I think it’s a real privilege and…
  7. Eating together is better for blood sugar levelsAccording to a recent study, eating with food limits the rise in blood sugar levels... The post Eating together is better for blood sugar levels appeared first on Vegetarians .
  8. Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor retires due to tinnitus troubleThe legendary sticksman is stepping away from the band after revealing a worsening tinnitus condition has left him unable to continue performing. Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor has announced his retirement from the band after deciding to…
  9. Hospital-at-Home vs Short-Stay Units vs Virtual Wards: Which Model Safely Keeps Patients Out of Hospital?Why “care without walls” is trending in healthcare Across Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally, health services are rethinking a long-held assumption: that most acute care The post Hospital-at-Home vs Short-Stay Units vs Virtual Wards…