Health NZ admits failings after toddler’s obstructed bowel missed at Whangārei Hospital
Brar said his condition steadily deteriorated over the next day. He became increasingly lethargic, was unable to keep…
Health NZ faulted over Gisborne Hospital patient’s post-surgery death
A recommendation from the review included the need to address the night-time culture of “do not disturb” the…
Health NZ apologises over paused bowel cancer procedures – but what next?
Mulholland spoke at that meeting, organised by the senior doctors’ union, the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, and…
Whanganui bowel cancer survivor urges Kiwis to break stigma and talk symptoms
“Bowel cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when found early, with around 90% of cases curable,”…
Bowel cancer: Taupō woman says diagnosis massively impacted her life
Manukonga is now in remission and sharing her story for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. It comes after Health…
Gut expert on bowel cancer risk: The symptoms you should never ignore
“The gut is a major interface between the environment around us and the human body,” Gearry says. “It’s…
Colorectal cancer: What are the symptoms and why are cases in younger New Zealanders rising?
Experts are calling for the eligibility age for free bowel screening to be lowered to 45. This month…
Research spotlights microbiota modulation by protein source
Whey protein isolate was associated with an increase in Bacteroidetes, while pea protein and mixed plant protein correlated…
Woman claims infertility ignored by doctors, tumours found on ovaries and bowels
In 2019, Sarah, 22, had been struggling to conceive. She went to the newest local GP with the…
Kefir Outperforms Omega‑3 in Reducing Inflammation, Study Finds
Consumers globally are increasingly health-conscious and seek out products that can support their dietary and metabolic health needs.…
Bowel cancer: Rotorua GP Dr Nicky Kenny’s family on her legacy and message
Brian also wanted to raise awareness about bowel cancer. “I think her biggest message would just be don’t…
Auckland father’s bowel cancer death prompts warning on symptom-free risk
His wife, Stacey Kenny, spoke to the Herald in the hope of raising awareness about the importance of…