Marsden Point worker airlifted to hospital after medical event
The tank measured 15-20m high, and they were prepared to assist with retrieval and access. The Ruakākā Volunteer…
Scabies spread in Whanganui continues with ‘massive’ increase in cases
Unichem Pharmacy Springvale owner Melina Holmes said there was “a lot” of scabies circulating in Whanganui. “It’s been…
AB-Biotics study: L.plantarum probiotic delivers weight management and mood benefits
Conducted by researchers from AB-Biotics, Spain (a subsidiary of Kaneka Probiotics), supplements startup 3 Waves Wellness and the…
Auckland mother Stormy Ryder jailed over neglect death of disabled toddler
Paramedics who attended the scene immediately noticed Tūwharetoa was visibly emaciated, with his ribs showing. But despite the…
Study highlights variable synbiotic relationship of prebiotics and probiotics
Adults with obesity who consumed a dietary fiber supplement had positive effects on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and…
Love Island USA producer James Barker dies suddenly aged 40 in Fiji
Live music was a constant in the couple’s lives. In a past interview with Rolling Stone, Barker said…
$1 billion-plus, state-of-the-art hospital is being planned in Los Gatos
LOS GATOS — A $1 billion-plus, state-of-the-art hospital could emerge in Los Gatos next to an existing medical…
Auckland woman Chrystal Hoeta sentenced for spate of medical centre burglaries
According to the agreed summary of facts, the first burglary was carried out by Hoeta and her co-offender,…
Whanganui medical services prepare as winter illness creeps in
It aimed to respond to higher demand and pressure on Whanganui medical services, particularly from more prevalent respiratory…
Krill oil outperforms fish oil in raising fatty acid plasma, with sex effects
Researchers from the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada conducted a 12-week randomized controlled trial in 72 healthy adults,…
Spinach extract one step closer to satiety health claim
Swedish pharma business Mimer Medical has passed the first hurdle in the “protracted and confusing world of supplement…
Olympian Simone Biles says health scare left her ‘almost dying’
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