New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care
Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among…
Thousands of children facing ‘catastrophic’ waits for NHS community care
Tens of thousands of children in England have spent more than a year waiting for NHS community care…
Doctor explains which supplements you do and don’t need
Dr Kathryn Basford has explained when popular supplements are worth taking and when you can skip them Steven…
Travel Alerts: Sail Grand Prix, Michelin cruise, TarraWarra art, Mondrian wellness and Otago wildlife
Go on a gastronomy tour with these cruises. Photo / 123rf TarraWarra International 2026 After a long pandemic…
Raglan preserves business: From backyard fruit to farmers markets
Before Covid-19, Bea had been getting to know like-minded local people interested in starting a growers market in…
Expert guidance on fecal microbiota transplantation in liver disease
The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in maintaining host health and liver function. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT),…
Sperm RNA aging shift that may explain paternal age effects
A newly revealed “aging cliff” in sperm RNA marks a conserved molecular transition from youth to later life,…
Te Araroa family rescued from home after hours on roof in Tairāwhiti Gisborne
“They were up there in that howling gale and rain clinging to their roof all night. They never…
Early pregnancy sulfur dioxide exposure raises odds of congenital limb defects
A large Chinese cohort study identifies early pregnancy as a sensitive window during which sulfur dioxide exposure is…
Groundwater chemistry may raise children’s lead exposure risk
A nationwide county-level study reveals how subtle differences in groundwater chemistry may influence pipe corrosion and children’s blood…
The No. 1 ‘magic phrase’ that truly teaches kids emotional intelligence
When a child is upset, most parents reach for the same question instinctively: “What’s wrong?” It’s well-intentioned and…
The problem facing NZ kids in sport
If children aren’t confident during play, it may have something to do with their eyes. Vision problems could…