Nurses begin indefinite industrial action at Naas hospital over staffing crisis
NURSES AT NAAS General Hospital have begun indefinite industrial action over ongoing staffing shortages and patient safety concerns.…
Aussie start-up designs oral melt powder to support pregnant mum’s supplement journey
Founded by Dianne Ly and Jessica Simonis, who are also the CEO and chief scientific officer, respectively, H.E.R…
Russ Ford (1959-2026): pioneer in health activism – The Royal Gazette
Created: Sep 11, 2026 03:15 PM (Updated: Sep 11, 2026 05:11 PM) Russ Ford (File photograph) A fearless…
Laughter therapy eases breathlessness in people with COPD
A clinical trial for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) shows that laughter therapy can reduce breathing…
Experts urge focus on prevention to tackle global heart failure
Heart failure already affects more than 60 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of…
Sleeping longer may signal early Alzheimer’s-related brain changes
Regularly sleeping long hours each night is associated with higher levels of an Alzheimer’s-related protein in the blood,…
Hospital food: Coeliac patient repeatedly given gluten meals after stroke
A young woman admitted to Waitākere Hospital after a stroke says she was repeatedly served gluten meals despite…
Scientists find link between bacterium in the gut ecosystem and lupus
Scientists at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio,…
Breast milk nutrient boosts long-term immune system development
Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), the most abundant trans fatty acid found in human breast milk, helps boost immune system…
Hospital admissions raise healthcare costs for dementia patients
Dementia makes most things in life more difficult, including hospital care. Though often essential for patients suffering from…
My Airbnb business makes £109,000 a year
Being a children’s nurse was what Melissa Clee always aspired to be when she was growing up. Qualifying…
Study supports reusable catheters as safe and cost-effective alternatives
Reusable catheters are just as safe for patients as single-use ones and do not increase the risk of…