Help might be on the way for those who find sounds like chewing so infuriating it’s affecting their quality of life
Health and science opinion
The unkindest cut of all for Māori maternal health
More research is needed to ensure equitable health outcomes for pregnant parents and whānau
‘Accessibility’ is for everyone
International Wheelchair Day is not only about what is relevant to a select group of people; what makes life easier for a minority is likely to make life easier for everyone else as well
Stealth takeover of GPs is about profit, not healthcare
Profitability is not a reliable formula for sustainable general practice
Why curtailing tobacco outlets won’t increase crime
Opinion: PM and health minister need to explain why they propose ignoring police data
NZ will soon have to deal with population stagnation or decline
An understanding of our changing demography should underpin planning, policy decisions and investments
How to get ahead of the game to treat problem gamers
Gaming addiction plays havoc with lives of millions around the world – we need to expand treatment options
The intriguing link between smoking and Parkinson’s
Strong association of smoking and lowered risk of Parkinson’s a critical clue in understanding the disease
Vaccine hesitancy rises as climate-related disease spreads
Immunisation crucial to protect against the impacts of climate change
Some mental health advice for Minister Doocey
NZ’s first Minister of Mental Health will need to work to address the discrimination and double standards in our mental health system. Psychiatrist Dr Ian Soosay has some advice.
These 5000 annual deaths also matter
Every year we reflect on the tragic loss of life caused by road accidents yet pay almost no attention to the equally tragic loss of life caused by the tobacco industry
Answers to allergy increase blowin’ in the wind
With signs climate change may be increasing the amount of pollen in the air, can we expect to be hit harder this year?