Dangers of mouthwash up for debate
Dangers of mouthwash up for debate
People should speak with their dentist if they have any concerns about using mouthwashes that contain alcohol, the Ministry of Health says.
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New website offers happiness guide
New website offers happiness guide
"Don't worry, be happy," American singer Bobby McFerrin warbled in 1988.
Mouthwash-oral cancer link claimed
Mouthwash-oral cancer link claimed
Dental health authorities in New Zealand are suggesting caution over the long-term use of mouthwashes containing alcohol following claims of a link with oral cancer.
Post-match drinks bad for muscle recovery - study
Post-match drinks bad for muscle recovery - study
Sports people beware - that post match beer could cost you the next match.
Peer review system for doctors may be introduced
Peer review system for doctors may be introduced
The Medical Council has begun consultation over a plan to introduce a peer review system for doctors.
Smoking, booze link to cancer a mystery to some Kiwis
Smoking, booze link to cancer a mystery to some Kiwis
Some New Zealanders who drink and smoke a lot do not realise they are increasing their chance of getting cancer, a global survey has found.
Junk food in schools sends bad message - researcher
Junk food in schools sends bad message - researcher
The Government's recent decision to allow the sale of fat-laden pies and sausage rolls, and sugar-filled drinks in schools is sending the wrong message to children and parents, says health researcher Caroline Shaw.
Cocaine use four times higher in US than NZ: Survey
Cocaine use four times higher in US than NZ: Survey
People who try or use drugs do so for the first time between the ages of 16 and 30, research has found.
Signs of obsessive compulsive disorder seen in kids
Signs of obsessive compulsive disorder seen in kids
A study of New Zealand children has produced the first scientific evidence that children showing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive behaviour risk developing the full-blown disorder when they grow up.
Survey on Kiwis' teeth planned
Survey on Kiwis' teeth planned
The nation's teeth are soon to be examined in a new survey.
Kiwi kids eat too much salt, sugar with breakfast
Kiwi kids eat too much salt, sugar with breakfast
Kids are eating too much sugar and salt for breakfast and parents should encourage better food choices, the Heart Foundation says.
Cause of heart valve disease identified
Cause of heart valve disease identified
A New Zealand-led international study has found a common bacteria is often the cause of the potentially fatal heart disease infective endocarditis (IE).
Funding approved for new ADHD drug
Funding approved for new ADHD drug
Government funding has been approved for a new once a day, non-stimulant treatment for behavioural problems in children.
Pacific people find healthy food inaccessible: report
Pacific people find healthy food inaccessible: report
Pacific people in New Zealand can't always afford to eat healthy food which could lower their high obesity rates, a report released today says.
Free contraception may have cut abortion numbers
Free contraception may have cut abortion numbers
Giving free emergency contraceptive pills to girls and women may have reduced the number of abortions performed, the Auckland District Health Board says.
Smoking kills 5000 NZers annually
Smoking kills 5000 NZers annually
Five thousand New Zealanders die each year from smoking, which is the equivalent to losing a town the size of Alexandra.
Mild or light cigarettes just as bad
Mild or light cigarettes just as bad
Smokers are being warned that all tobacco is deadly no matter how it is packaged.
Processed tomatoes serve up more antioxidants
Processed tomatoes serve up more antioxidants
Humans need to eat processed tomato products, such as tomato sauces, to get the most antioxidant benefits from tomatoes, new research has found.
Hygiene best defence against flu
Hygiene best defence against flu
Basic hygiene is the best protection people can adopt to protect themselves from influenza.
Boy racers could be driving you mad - literally
Boy racers could be driving you mad - literally
Boy racers could literally be driving the country mad from the noise their cars create, according to a survey by the National Foundation for the Deaf.