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'No sense': Outrage over Government order to limit nurse enrolments
The Tertiary Education Commission asked providers to keep nurse enrolments at 2025 levels.
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Revealed: The regions where workplace cocaine use spiked 266%, meth by 200%
'Auckland’s North Shore is establishing itself as a hotbed of activity'.
Can artificial intelligence learn the art of surgery?
New York Times: Canada is looking at ways AI can help improve its health care system.
'I don't want to die': Kiwi teen loses eye after rare cancer diagnosis
At 17, Ella Procter had her eye removed after doctors found a 23mm tumour.
Neumic Therapeutics among 200 startups that will pitch to win US$1m in backing | Herald NOW Business
John Reynolds from Neumic Therapeutics is pitching technology that uses sound waves to help deliver medication to the brain. Video / Herald NOW Business
The health mistakes you have time to undo before you turn 60
Telegraph: It's not too late to change unhealthy habits.
Why cholesterol shoots up after 50 – and what to do about it
Telegraph: Even relatively slim and active midlifers can struggle with high cholesterol.
'Missed opportunities': Preschooler dies in ED from sepsis after bike fall
Investigation finds deficiencies in care to the boy across multiple departments.
Pope Leo reveals he will need operation after lump found on his lung
The 71-year-old said the operation is already planned in the coming days.
The seven mistakes to avoid when treating back pain (and what really works)
Telegraph: Spinal problems can be worsened by quick fixes.
Some dementia patients grow lucid near the end. Scientists hope it’s a clue
Washington Post: What brief moments of clarity may reveal about the brain.
At 81, he’s the most-cited nutrition expert. Here’s what he eats in a day
Washington Post: Many of Walter Willett's studies have changed the way eat.
How one gardener caught Legionnaires' three times from dry compost
People over 60, smokers and those with health conditions face greater risk.
'I couldn't just harden up and move on': Shot NZ cop says recovery may never be complete
Injured police officer says mental and physical rebuild is 'just part of life now'.
Not all hearing loss is the same. Here’s what can help
Washington Post: A sudden change can be an emergency requiring urgent treatment.
Study finds a whole grain sweet spot for heart health
Washington Post: How many grains do you actually need to consume to see a difference?
The cancer-reducing vaccine Kiwi women are missing out on
There are 252 schools that haven't given HPV vaccinations to students this year.
Michael Douglas says FBI warned him of HIV needle attack threat at 1989 Oscars
Undercover officers were stationed throughout the auditorium to protect the US actor.
Norovirus outbreak impacts three rest homes and hospital ward in Auckland
The National Public Health Service advised the rest homes on management of the cases.
$190m expansion at Southern Cross hospital on the North Shore
Chris White of Southern Cross explains why this huge expansion is needed.
Southern Cross North Harbour capacity to rise as buildings nearly double in size
The project will nearly double hospital’s existing footprint and add much-needed capacity.
On the other side: Two-time cancer survivor on her 'rollercoaster' recovery
Another survivor recently went snorkelling in Australia after beating stage 4 cancer.
NZX-listed company to import therapeutic MDMA
Medsafe approved two psychiatrists to prescribe MDMA for PTSD in September.
She was diagnosed with brain cancer at 17. Now she is running to help others
Nicole White was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour shortly after turning 17.
Russia’s vague account of a mysterious death is stoking cover-up fears
New York Times: The Kremlin has turned to a familiar playbook: avoiding bad news.
Celine Dion sparks fresh health fears after forgetting words during Paris stage comeback
The Canadian singer forgot the lyrics and briefly lost her balance during a Paris concert.
Children in healthy homes 30% less likely to be hospitalised
Researchers analysed hospital data for more than 17,000 children aged 2 to 18.
She paid $12k to freeze her eggs. She hopes she never has to use them
Two women explain why they chose differently when facing potential fertility loss.
Travis Barker explains need for hospital stay
The Blink-182 drummer said he hopes to be back playing in a few weeks.
Scientists uncover a clue that could hint at why we regain weight after diets
Washington Post: Fat cells may retain a chemical memory of obesity, study suggests.