Weight loss drugs in New Zealand: Benefits and risks of GLP-1s explained
All medicines have side effects, says Professor Rhiannon Braund, head of the University of Waikato’s school of pharmacy…
Medical Mysteries: For years she was told it was stress – a brain scan revealed the real cause
“It was concerning for me,” she said. “I’d always been regular, never on birth control.” Her gynaecologist suggested…
Small Business: Piq aims to reshape how Kiwis drink their daily coffee
What inspired you to start the business? I thought about starting Piq almost two years ago now, and…
Northland leisure marching team all about fun, fitness and friendship
“Thirty of the teams marched through the morning. The balance finishing after a half hour lunch break, during…
Youth mental health crisis: New reports shed light on what’s driving it and why social media is an ‘amplifier’
The second report – Addressing Youth Mental Distress – builds on this by reviewing what works to improve…
Andrew Forsman upbeat about Positivity’s prospects at Caulfield Cup Carnival
“She’s operated really well second-up before at the 2000 at Caulfield and I think it’s the right sort…
Here’s what I learned about parenting with major depression
While people are becoming better at recognising and getting help for those with postpartum anxiety or depression, the…
Wegovy pill could deliver as much weight loss as the shot, trial shows
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are vying for supremacy in the weight-loss market they dominate as they both…
Battle for 3-year-old filly supremacy heats up at Ellerslie
“They both look really good fillies and everybody saw what Lollapalooza did last start,” says Ritchie, who trains…
How to read a nutritional label – and the red flags experts look out for
Nutrition labels, including the NIP, provide crucial information about the nutrients, allergens and recommended quantities. The nutrition information…
Northlanders urged to talk money for better financial literacy
Carr, from Your Money Blueprint in Waipu, said financial education was “more important than ever”. The high cost…
Racecourse in Flaxmere? Horse’s slip sparks proposal for a new home for Hawke’s Bay racing
The first is “restoration” of racing in Hastings, the second “advancing plans” for relocation to a greenfield site…