Health
It’s fast, potentially fatal, easy to miss and on the rise. Why you need to know the signs of sepsis
Sepsis is increasing worldwide, but our health bureaucracy has been slow to respond.
Latest from Health
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Seizing the day: How terminally ill NZers are living well while dying
Knowing they might not have long to live, a growing number of Kiwis are celebrating life.
A NZ health professor reflects on what a “brutal three years” has taught him about our health system
Three years of backsliding on equity and public health have taken their toll.
Recovering from surgery? The new book that says you should prioritise protein
Holistic nutritionist Lynn Slovak says protein at every meal is a cornerstone of recovery.
I’m a nutritionist – here’s why I never call foods ‘good’ or ‘bad’
The labels nutritionists wish we'd use when it comes to talking about food.
The NZ research into spinal injuries offering new hope to patients
Studies explore approaches that could get "wheelies" back on their feet.
My period nearly killed me: What it’s like to live with Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Misconstruing PMDD as something less is wrong and disregards how severe it can be.
How much salt do you really need in your diet?
Cutting down on bread intake risks another health issue: iodine deficiency.
Is this the way to help minimise brain damage after a stroke?
An NZ-launched trial aims to find out whether a cooling cap lowers risk of disability.
I was told plainly that I didn't have cancer. Weeks later, the diagnosis changed
A hospital patient facing frightening uncertainty shouldn’t have to wonder what's going on
Us & them: What happens when we decide other people aren’t part of our group
For every in-group identity, there’s an out-group.
Why does social media think normal digestion is a disease?
Normal post-meal fullness isn't always a medical problem, so when should you be concerned?
Māori are 20% of NZ, but just 6% of our doctors. That gap matters
We need affirmative action policies in doctor training to build a better workforce.
Nutritional yeast is having a moment. Here’s why
Nutritional yeast is much more than a vegan alternative to cheese.
Demand for a form of collagen sees millions of donkeys killed
The ejiao collagen industry needs an estimated 5.9 million donkey skins annually.
Follow the money: The conflict of interest behind the turmeric fad
Poor-quality turmeric science has detracted from serious inflammation research for decades
How the multibillion-dollar ‘wellness’ industry manipulates science to make wild claims about health benefits
We’re swamped with wellness products and advice from a largely unregulated industry.
Why new research into brain degeneration in retired gridiron players should resonate in NZ
Study finds wider than expected evidence of CTE in donated brains of US football players.
No tea with dinner and avoid bananas & blueberries together? Food pairings that help – and hinder – nutrient absorption
How much of the food-combo rhetoric is backed by science and how much is overhyped?
Suffering from lower back pain? Why science recommends a swim
A recent study has confirmed the overwhelming benefits of swimming.
How blood phobia triggers different physical responses to reactions from other phobias
Blood phobia affects behaviours that benefit the world, like donating blood.
Do you really need electrolyte drinks to stay hydrated?
Hydration is now a lifestyle, with electrolyte powders turned into a wellness staple.
Against all odds: How personalised gene science saved a NZ child and is giving hope for others born with rare conditions
Advances in genomic sequencing done here in NZ are transforming the future of medicine.
Flaxseeds have become a nutrition celebrity - but do they deserve the starring role?
The nutritional benefits of soaked flaxseed vs ground flaxseed explained.
For fathers facing baby loss, grief can be isolating. Matt Earle wants men to know they’re not alone
When a baby dies, fathers grieve too but for many men, knowing how to grieve can be hard.
The mysterious OCD caused by an unhealthy preoccupation with sin
A type of OCD associated with faith is difficult to diagnose but possible to treat.