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Worst year for gay men with HIV

This year could be the worst on record for gay and bisexual men contracting HIV, the New Zealand Aids Foundation says.

Work promoted as a health benefit

Work is generally good for the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities, says the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Erma to probe safety of teeth whiteners

A public hearing on rules around the use of hydrogen peroxide as a dental whitener is expected to advance moves to stop pharmacies and other shops selling some over-the-counter products.

Lack of healthy food causes distress: study

New Zealanders who do not have enough access to nutritious and affordable food have higher levels of distress than people who are well-fed, a new study has found.

Sanitarium adds colour-coded food advice

Sanitarium has introduced a food labelling system to make it easier for consumers to identify what is in their food as the Government continue to mull over labelling changes.

Pharmacy Guild champions at-home cancer test kits

The Pharmacy Guild is championing a new at-home bowel cancer screening kit, which has come under fire from the Ministry of Health and New Zealand doctors.

Skin infection rate 'distressing', Otago study finds

The number of New Zealand children being admitted to hospital with serious skin infections has almost doubled over the past two decades and could be linked to rising income inequalities, according to an Otago University researcher.

People urged to be vigilant about measles

People are being urged to be vigilant if they suspect they could have measles after a new case was confirmed in Auckland late last week.

Pill can halve heart disease/stroke risk - NZ-funded research

People who take a four-in-one combination pill daily could halve their heart disease and stroke risk, an international trial which received New Zealand funding has suggested.

Govt announces $12m fund for health innovations

A new $12 million fund will be used over the next four years to trial health innovations and new technologies, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.

Two new treatments for bone-thinning disease

Two new treatments for the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis are to be funded by the Government's drug-buying agency Pharmac.

Bed-sharing kills a baby a week

A Rotorua coroner has hit out at parents sharing their beds with babies, which he says is costing a life a week.

Public warned about sex-coffee

Consumers have been warned to steer clear of an instant coffee product, supposedly lifting up men's sexual energy.

Funding questioned as autism service shuts down

The Government is being called on to do more to help autism sufferers, as Autism New Zealand pins hopes of saving its Waikato branch on a funding miracle.

Health impacts of quakes to go under spotlight

The health impacts of the Canterbury earthquakes are about to come under scrutiny in a $600,000 research programme.

New Wellington hospital a financial 'albatross'

Wellington's new regional hospital has been described as a "wonderful facility" by Capital and Coast District Health Board (DHB) representatives, but the huge cost of servicing its debt will present challenges into the future.

NZ oysters dying

Puzzled scientists are battling to identify why millions of Pacific oysters are dying in New Zealand waters.

WINE REVIEW: Sauvignon blanc

Saint Clair is often regarded as this country's supreme maker of sauvignon blanc - it makes at least 16 different wines from Vicar's Choice, through the premium range, to the 12 individualistic, single vineyard Pioneer Block sauvignons to the Reserve range, one of which is reviewed here.

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