Health
New weight loss drugs will be 'life changing' for youth with type 2 diabetes, doctor says
More young people are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and the country is potentially facing a "major health crisis", Diabetes NZ says. Audio
Whakamātūtū on brink of closure
The Depression Recovery Trust's Wellington treatment centre, Whakamātūtū, is on the brink of closing down after ACC pulled its funding. Audio
Should young people take creatine?
It's shown to be safe and effective for adults, but only a few studies have looked into the effects on children and teens.
Diabetes becoming more common in younger Kiwis
Experts are alarmed the number of New Zealanders with diabetes is not just getting bigger, it's also getting younger. Starship Hospital's paediatric endocrinologist, Dr Craig Jefferies spoke to Corin… Audio
Whakamātūtū on brink of closing down
Wellington's Depression Recovery Centre is on the brink of closing down, because of a lack of funding. Ali Lewis is a client at Whakamātūtū and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Dentists call for urgent action on access to treatment
Dentists are calling for urgent government action on affordability and access to treatments, as demand for dental aid grants continues to rise. President of the New Zealand Dental Association Dave… Audio
Measles vaccination campaign underway in Auckland
Measles vaccination efforts are ramping up in Auckland communities, with pop-up clinics, door to door campaigns and pharmacies all doing their part. Audio
How frogs were used as medicine in the medieval age
Greti Dinkova-Bruun is a Fellow and Library Director at the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies in Toronto, and has been looking into medieval texts to find how frogs were depicted and used for… Audio
Retirement village residents descend on Parliament
RV President Brian Peat said it was a chance for political parties to show they're "committed to fairness and dignity for older Kiwis".
AI scribe cuts after-hours admin in hospital EDs, trial finds
But a primary health academic warns it could damage patient trust in the health system. Audio
Anaesthetic laced vapes cause hospitalisations
A warning to beware illegal vapes after some laced with an anaesthetic drug have caused hospitalisations. Etomidate has been detected in illicit vapes sold under names like space oil, K pods and space… Audio
Measles left me blind, this is why vaccinations matter
Olivia En contracted measles as a baby living as a refugee in Vietnam, where vaccines were not an option for her family.
No new measles cases, Health NZ says
The total number of measles cases nationwide remains at 17, with no new cases on Tuesday.
'That's not how it works': Study highlights paracetamol risks
Many New Zealanders are unintentionally taking too much paracetamol, according to a new study.
Minister says it's on Health NZ to fund centre on brink of closure
Whakamātūtū is facing a shutdown after ACC stopped funding clients to use its services
People hospitalised as anaesthetic drug found in vape pods
Etomidate has been detected in illicit vapes sold under names like space oil, k-pods, space vapes, or eto.
New concerns around new mums and mobile phone use
The conversation around phone screen time - and how much is too much - usually centres around children and teens. But new research has highlighted the impact of phone use by another group - new mums… Audio
Does fasting dull your mental edge? We crunch the data
It can have health benefits, but does being hungry affect our thinking? Here's what the evidence tell us.
Ellie Smith on her play inspired by time spent in care homes
Kiwi actress and writer Ellie Smith has been based in London for decades, but she's home for a project that's close to her heart. Audio
Measles vaccination efforts ramp up in Auckland
Pop-up clinics, door-to-door campaigns and pharmacies are playing a part in the measles immunisation campaign.. Audio
