New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels…
Mediterranean diet linked to dramatically lower odds of endometriosis
Women who followed a Mediterranean-style eating pattern had up to 94% lower odds of endometriosis, suggesting that plant-based,…
Study clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and common gastrointestinal disorder
Research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and IBS. Experiments demonstrate…
After months in pain, Waikato girl recovers following rare German operation
Amelia in hospital. Maddy would lie awake listening to her moaning in pain. Photo / Supplied The likely…
Mediterranean-style diets improve pelvic floor function and sexual health, review finds
A major review shows that what we eat may significantly influence pelvic floor outcomes, offering new hope for…
Aitua Puriri sentenced for the manslaughter of his Whangārei nephew, Reign Puriri
At the High Court in Whangārei yesterday, there was a heavy presence of police and security officers as…
Loneliness and isolation associated with higher death risk in cancer patients
Loneliness and social isolation are linked to a heightened risk of death from cancer as well as from…
The pain from the US government shutdown is about to hit the public
The first wave of missed pay cheques is likely to hurt the underlying economy in many communities. And…
Brain stimulation may help people with multiple sclerosis cut back on excessive cannabis use
A noninvasive device that delivers weak electrical currents to the brain may help those with multiple sclerosis cut…
Large-scale analysis offers insights into sporadic nature of chikungunya virus outbreaks
The symptoms come on quickly – acute fever, followed by debilitating joint pain that can last for months.…
Making headaches history? The game-changing meds offering new hope
“I’ve never felt a pain like that at any other time,” says Tom Zeller. “I liken it to…
Why Health-Care Providers Don’t Give Nutrition Advice
Illustration: Olivier Heiligers Almost every day, at least one patient asks nurse practitioner Nicole Newman about Red Dye…