NZ already spends less on health than Australia or Canada – we need proper funding, not ‘crisis’ management
We are being told the health system is in crisis, “on the brink of failure” – spending beyond its budget,...
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Donated eggs and masturbation are common in fertility treatments. But they may not be OK for Muslim patients
For those experiencing fertility issues, cost can be a major barrier to becoming a parent. Rebates and other public funding...
The government is under pressure to ban gambling ads. History shows half-measures don’t work
The federal government is due to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling. Last year the inquiry, led by...
Stigma around same-sex marriage affected Australians’ health. Here’s what happened in your electorate
Community-level opposition to marriage equality and the stress that came with it is still making some Australians in same-sex relationships...
Snug but unsafe: your heater may be harming your health. What are your safest choices?
We now have a dizzying array of heating technologies to consider, besides the fire that warmed our ancestors. Salespeople will...
Vaccines tell a success story that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump forget – here are some key reminders
Vaccinations have provided significant protection for the public against infectious diseases. However, there was a modest decrease in support in...
Extreme heat is breaking global records: Why this isn’t ‘just summer,’ and what climate change has to do with it
A month into summer 2024, the vast majority of the U.S. population had already experienced at least one extreme heat...
Federal Court finds insufficient evidence Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. What does the science say?
A major Federal Court class action has been dismissed this week after Justice Michael Lee ruled there was not enough...
Health star labels move closer to being mandatory. But food companies could still (legally) game the system
On Thursday, Australian and New Zealand food ministers at state, federal and national levels met to thrash out what’s next...
Craft cider is surprisingly good for the environment
Apple cider vinegar seems to be having a moment. People on social media report drinking it to lose weight and...
