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Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency: What You Should Know
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Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency: What You Should Know

July 17, 2025

The truths and myths about sun exposure and natural vs. chemical sunscreens
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The truths and myths about sun exposure and natural vs. chemical sunscreens

July 16, 2025

Why gentle exercise may help you sleep better, researchers say
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Why gentle exercise may help you sleep better, researchers say

July 16, 2025

Always running late? A mental health condition could be to blame, experts say
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Always running late? A mental health condition could be to blame, experts say

July 15, 2025

Vaccine hesitancy growing in at-risk communities
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Vaccine hesitancy growing in at-risk communities

July 14, 2025

Resisting alcohol for just one day makes a difference to your health
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Resisting alcohol for just one day makes a difference to your health

July 14, 2025

US ice cream makers say theyll stop using artificial dyes by 2028
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US ice cream makers say theyll stop using artificial dyes by 2028

July 14, 2025

Your late-night TV binge could sabotage your brain health, doctor warns
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Your late-night TV binge could sabotage your brain health, doctor warns

July 14, 2025

Real strain: Student nurses, midwives on workload, financial pressure
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Real strain: Student nurses, midwives on workload, financial pressure

July 14, 2025

Nelson Hospital accused of making ghost appointments for patients
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Nelson Hospital accused of making ghost appointments for patients

July 14, 2025

‘Do not eat’: what’s in those little desiccant sachets and how do they work?
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‘Do not eat’: what’s in those little desiccant sachets and how do they work?

July 13, 2025

Outdated alcohol guidelines understate health risks, ministry docs reveal
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Outdated alcohol guidelines understate health risks, ministry docs reveal

July 13, 2025

1 in 3 teens have prediabetes: CDC
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1 in 3 teens have prediabetes: CDC

July 13, 2025

‘I’m a cardiologist – the summer heat could damage your heart’
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‘I’m a cardiologist – the summer heat could damage your heart’

July 12, 2025

Bidens doctor pleads the Fifth: What to know about DO vs. MD
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Bidens doctor pleads the Fifth: What to know about DO vs. MD

July 12, 2025

Could a toxic fungus cure cancer?
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Could a toxic fungus cure cancer?

July 12, 2025

Amelia Kerr: a role model beyond the wicket
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Amelia Kerr: a role model beyond the wicket

July 11, 2025

Covid-19 response inquiry wraps up first session of hearings
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Covid-19 response inquiry wraps up first session of hearings

July 11, 2025

Fourth case of measles confirmed in Wairarapa
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Fourth case of measles confirmed in Wairarapa

July 11, 2025

Texas floodwaters can increase health risks that could last for months, experts say
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Texas floodwaters can increase health risks that could last for months, experts say

July 11, 2025

Bryan Kohberger, Luigi Mangione may share same rare neurological condition: What to know
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Bryan Kohberger, Luigi Mangione may share same rare neurological condition: What to know

July 11, 2025

Immunologist gives evidence at Covid inquiry
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Immunologist gives evidence at Covid inquiry

July 10, 2025

FDA approves long-acting flea treatment for dogs, marking veterinary breakthrough
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FDA approves long-acting flea treatment for dogs, marking veterinary breakthrough

July 10, 2025

New York City doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing patients in hospital
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New York City doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing patients in hospital

July 10, 2025

Authorities praise family with measles for alerting officials
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Authorities praise family with measles for alerting officials

July 10, 2025

Burkina Fasos only eye doctor for children sees the trauma of both play and conflict
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Burkina Fasos only eye doctor for children sees the trauma of both play and conflict

July 10, 2025

Why sitting around a campfire might be the therapy session you didnt know you needed
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Why sitting around a campfire might be the therapy session you didnt know you needed

July 10, 2025

Should you lie to your children about pain?
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Should you lie to your children about pain?

July 10, 2025

Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes
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Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes

July 10, 2025

Ardern to give evidence to Covid response Inquiry
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Ardern to give evidence to Covid response Inquiry

July 09, 2025

What to know about Stratus, the next possible dominant Covid variant
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What to know about Stratus, the next possible dominant Covid variant

July 09, 2025

US measles cases hit highest number in 33 years: CDC
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US measles cases hit highest number in 33 years: CDC

July 09, 2025

CDC declares bird flu emergency over as experts warn of possible fall resurgence
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CDC declares bird flu emergency over as experts warn of possible fall resurgence

July 09, 2025

Hospital staff safety a huge concern - Unions
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Hospital staff safety a huge concern - Unions

July 09, 2025

Three confirmed measles cases in the Wairarapa
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Three confirmed measles cases in the Wairarapa

July 09, 2025

Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn
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Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn

July 09, 2025

Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates
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Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates

July 09, 2025

Doctors welcome U-turn on axing Wellington maternity beds
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Doctors welcome U-turn on axing Wellington maternity beds

July 08, 2025

Union welcomes U-turn on axing Wellington Hospital maternity beds
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Union welcomes U-turn on axing Wellington Hospital maternity beds

July 08, 2025

Natural disasters like Texas floods can affect mental health, experts say
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Natural disasters like Texas floods can affect mental health, experts say

July 08, 2025

Why spirituality shouldnt be dismissed as unscientific.
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Why spirituality shouldnt be dismissed as unscientific.

July 08, 2025

Covid inquiry: Reporting breaches was highly ineffective — experts
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Covid inquiry: Reporting breaches was highly ineffective — experts

July 08, 2025

As US ends support, Liberia faces empty health clinics and unplanned pregnancies
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As US ends support, Liberia faces empty health clinics and unplanned pregnancies

July 08, 2025

Morning workouts can boost weight loss if one key habit is followed, experts say
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Morning workouts can boost weight loss if one key habit is followed, experts say

July 07, 2025

You cannot do this: Staff beg Health NZ not to cut Wellington maternity beds
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You cannot do this: Staff beg Health NZ not to cut Wellington maternity beds

July 07, 2025

ER visits for tick bites near record levels this summer across US
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ER visits for tick bites near record levels this summer across US

July 07, 2025

Miley Cyrus reveals the powerful therapy that helped her conquer stage fright
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Miley Cyrus reveals the powerful therapy that helped her conquer stage fright

July 06, 2025

Who is being excluded as public Covid hearings begin?
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Who is being excluded as public Covid hearings begin?

July 06, 2025

Safety risks: Concerns as hospital security guards double as cleaners
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Safety risks: Concerns as hospital security guards double as cleaners

July 06, 2025

Weekend health roundup
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Weekend health roundup

July 06, 2025

Most student nurses will look overseas if no jobs in NZ - survey
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Most student nurses will look overseas if no jobs in NZ - survey

July 05, 2025

Just one hot dog a day could raise disease risk, study suggests, but some cite caveats
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Just one hot dog a day could raise disease risk, study suggests, but some cite caveats

July 04, 2025

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025

July 04, 2025

American Samoa confirms three cases of imported dengue fever
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American Samoa confirms three cases of imported dengue fever

July 04, 2025

Foreign medical residents fill critical positions, but run into visa issues
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Foreign medical residents fill critical positions, but run into visa issues

July 04, 2025

Im an ER doctor — these are the injuries I see most on 4th of July
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Im an ER doctor — these are the injuries I see most on 4th of July

July 03, 2025

Meth reduction programme launched in Porirua
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Meth reduction programme launched in Porirua

July 03, 2025

Work restarts on new $1.88 billion Dunedin Hospital
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Work restarts on new $1.88 billion Dunedin Hospital

July 03, 2025

Why the hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective
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Why the hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective

July 03, 2025

Flight attendant reveals disgusting truth about airplane bathrooms you should know
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Flight attendant reveals disgusting truth about airplane bathrooms you should know

July 02, 2025

Single MRI scan could be used to estimate dementia risk
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Single MRI scan could be used to estimate dementia risk

July 02, 2025

As measles cases near 30-year high in US, this state confirms 1st in 15 years
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As measles cases near 30-year high in US, this state confirms 1st in 15 years

July 02, 2025

Afternoon napping could have surprising impact on longevity
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Afternoon napping could have surprising impact on longevity

July 01, 2025

Dementia-friendly book club brings memories flooding back
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Dementia-friendly book club brings memories flooding back

July 01, 2025

Rising rate of type 2 diabetes in young Kiwis becoming crisis
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Rising rate of type 2 diabetes in young Kiwis becoming crisis

July 01, 2025

As USAID comes to an end, study finds cuts could lead to 14 million additional deaths
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As USAID comes to an end, study finds cuts could lead to 14 million additional deaths

July 01, 2025