Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, May 6
New test for people applying for NZ citizenship by grant; Widow on logging truck driver’s ‘preventable’ death; Govt…
Brain scans reveal 3 ADHD subtypes, including a more extreme form
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry this year analysing 1154 brain scans of children and adolescents offers fresh…
Broadcaster Mel Homer shows ‘no sign of leukemia’ nearly a year after diagnosis
The diagnosis of the blood and bone marrow cancer came during a routine blood test in early July…
Coffee may boost brain function via gut microbiome
The study funded by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) examined how coffee affects cognition, mood,…
The essential health checks older Kiwis should not skip
But a male relative’s results weren’t so good. The words “very severe coronary calcification” and “high risk” leapt…
AI tool predicts patients at risk of intimate partner violence
April 28, 2026 At a Glance A new artificial intelligence tool can predict patients who are likely to…
Kiwi rugby league player Jay Barnett urges others: ‘Get checked early’
His long-term prognosis has improved since undergoing weekly chemotherapy treatment. “The five-year survival odds have increased to 50…
Melanoma: Rotorua’s Elizabeth Pilaar writes book about son Michael’s death
Michael was diagnosed with melanoma at age 17 after his mother raised concerns about a mole on his…
Doctor Doesn’t Use Fitness Trackers, Is Obsessed With 1 Health Metric
Fitness trackers aren’t worth your money, a top doctor with 30 years of clinical experience said. Loading audio…
Late ADHD diagnosis in women: Signs, masking and why diagnoses are delayed
Women and girls tend to mask their ADHD, showing traits of inattention or hyperactivity in less obvious ways…
Experts urge early treatment to slow Parkinson’s progression
Combining medication with physical therapy in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease can significantly slow its progression, according…
Blues unite in bid to honour Cameron Suafoa with Super Rugby glory after terminal cancer diagnosis
“There’s a very strong awareness around, there’s a lot of empathy, and I think the players are drawing…