Can Wegovy Treat NZ's Obesity Crisis or Just Its Symptoms?
Wegovy gains public funding in NZ, but experts question if it addresses root causes of obesity like food environments and inequities.
Category : Health
Why Talking About Trauma Doesn't Always Help: Brain Scans Reveal Key Reason
New brain scan research shows PTSD restructures brain pathways, making talk therapy less effective for some. Understanding these changes could lead to better treatments.
How to Tell If Food Is Still Safe to Eat: A Guide
Learn how to salvage food past its prime without risking your health, according to a nutritionist. Tips for fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy.
Baby Growth Checks: What Parents Need to Know
Stressing about your baby's growth check? Learn what percentiles mean, when to worry, and how nurses support your child's healthy development.
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GLP-1 Drugs: Science vs Hype for New Medical Uses
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic show promise for treating cancer, addiction, and brain diseases, but evidence varies. Learn where science stands and what remains hype.
Breast Sleeves Boost Women's CPR Training in ACT
The ACT Ambulance Service introduces breast sleeves to improve CPR training for women, addressing anatomical barriers and boosting confidence.
Teen with progeria urges stay home when sick
Enzo Cornejo, 14, with progeria, was hospitalised for five days after catching rhinovirus. He urges people to stay home or wear masks when ill this winter.
Surgeons Charging Thousands More Sparks Fee Cap Calls
New data reveals some Australian specialists charge thousands more for common surgeries, prompting government action on price transparency and potential fee caps.
Migraine drug Emgality subsidised for 135,000 Australians
From June 1, the migraine prevention drug Emgality is expanded on the PBS, benefiting 135,000 Australians annually. Patients pay $25 or $7.70 concession, down from over $500.
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Sync Workout to Menstrual Cycle? Expert Weighs In
Despite social media trends, there's little evidence that syncing workouts to your menstrual cycle boosts strength. Expert says muscle-building is consistent across phases.
Stop Obsessing Over Sleep: Optimal Hours Revealed
New research suggests 6.4 to 7.8 hours of sleep is ideal. But experts warn against overthinking it—obsessing can harm your rest.
Sweden: Put Your Phone Away Around Kids
Sweden's public health agency advises parents to create phone-free zones and reduce screen time around children, citing research on negative impacts of adult screen use on child development.
To Die with Dignity: A $65,000 Cost for Final Wish
Shannon Carroll recounts the emotional and financial struggle to fulfill her husband Craig's wish to die at home from bladder cancer, costing over $65,000 raised through GoFundMe.
Caring for Aging Parents: Financial Crisis and Solutions
The financial burden of caring for aging parents in the US is overwhelming, with most families lacking retirement savings. It's time to end the blame and invest in collective solutions like day programs and public insurance.
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First clinical trial shows regular gentle yoga reduces emotional distress, anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia in cancer survivors, offering a non-pharmaceutical solution.
Smart Drug Strips Cancer Invisibility Cloak, Shrinks Tumours
An experimental tablet, GRWD5769, removes cancer's 'invisibility cloak', allowing immunotherapy to shrink tumours by at least 30% in six common cancers, early trial shows.
White Castle Adds Permanent Veggie Slider to Menu
White Castle launches the Southwest Veggie Slider, a permanent meat-free option with a crispy brown rice crust and smoky veggie patty, responding to growing demand for plant-based alternatives.
DVLA Revokes Licence After Voluntary Surrender
A reader voluntarily surrendered their driving licence after a spinal injury, but the DVLA revoked it, making it harder to get back. The agency blames high demand for delays.
What Causes Runner's High and How to Boost Your Chance of an Ecstatic 5k
Discover the science behind runner's high, how endocannabinoids differ from endorphins, and tips to increase your chances of experiencing euphoria during runs or other exercises.
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