Study links diabetes to worse long COVID health outcomes
People with diabetes who have had COVID-19 tend to recover more slowly, experience more long COVID complications, have…
HDC finds hospital care failures after child dies from stroke
About 10 minutes later, he regained consciousness but could not talk, walk, sit, or stand. The GP suspected…
Another person hospitalised in series of suspected GHB/GBL overdoses across Wellington
Detective Inspector Anna Grant said police were continuing to investigate the matter as a priority, given the risk…
Waikato Hospital ED swamped as winter patient surge overwhelms staff
At its busiest, she said 48 patients were in the waiting room, with some remaining there longer than…
Wellington GHB overdose victims released from hospital, police investigations continue
Drug Foundation NZ director Sarah Helm said there had been a recent uprise in people taking “G” substances.…
Hamilton man arrested after allegedly assaulting two people at Nawton service station
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Hearing aids may lower dementia risk in adults with epilepsy and hearing loss
Adults with both epilepsy and hearing loss who use hearing aids may have a 23% lower risk of…
Few years of healthy eating, exercise influences health decades later
Even a few years of healthier eating and exercise can show up in better health outcomes two decades…
Auckland’s private healthcare sector expands with nine private hospital, surgical expansions on the go
Retirement companies are also expanding hospital care to cope with the ageing population. Metlifecare is adding higher-level services,…
Lionel Richie cuts first-night tour concert short after sudden health scare on stage
Richie had a dizzy spell while performing in Minnesota. Photo / Patrick Kessler During the concert, Richie addressed…
Bariatric surgery linked to higher risk of developing alcohol problems
Your body absorbs alcohol much more rapidly after bariatric surgery. Patients need to know this when they choose…
UK healthcare worker tried to sell Princess Kate’s medical records
Britain’s data watchdog said on Wednesday a healthcare professional at the private hospital where Kate, the Princess of…