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She believed parents would be shocked by the development. “You’re increasing the risk of complications and death from…
Hope Starts Here: Families’ push for National Child Dementia Unit
Planting a kiss on the forehead of her doctors is the way sweet Summer Harris shows her affection.…
Are Niche Appearance Medicine & Cosmetic Surgeries Safe? An NZ Expert Gives Her Verdict
Medical tourism is on the rise, with people flocking overseas for unconventional appearance medicine treatments and cosmetic surgeries.…
Health insurance disputes rise 91% as premiums rise and insurers limit cover for treatment
The Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman managed 170 health insurance-related disputes in the year to June – 91%…
Pet insurance can pay off but you need to read the fine print – Diana Clement
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr told me a salutary story about his wife’s puppy Gigi, who cost them…
Prostate cancer: What are the symptoms, treatments and can you reduce your risk?
“Men are living longer and the number one risk factor is age. So the longer men live, the…
Multiple myeloma: Tauranga woman fundraising for treatment in China
Wortman-Dabrowska saw her doctor. Blood tests revealed she had multiple myeloma, which was causing her bones to deteriorate,…
Non-Pharmac cover: How medical insurance is helping families pay for treatments
“She was screaming and crying and we were in and out of the hospital, [there were] ambulances and…
Non-Pharmac cover: How medical insurance is helping families pay for treatments
“She was screaming and crying and we were in and out of the hospital, [there were] ambulances and…
CAR T-cell therapy in New Zealand: When will blood cancer patients get access?
“I had T cell lymphoma – quite rare, less than 2% of all lymphomas – and the international…
They want better health care — so they’re turning to crypto startups
By his own admission, the company that Andrew Verbinnen cofounded is a vanity project — literally. It’s called…
9 Sensitising Sexual Wellness Treatments & Products To Try In 2026
Struggling to get the fire lit? These sexual wellness treatments will bring the heat back to the bedroom.…