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It’s easy to worry about eating too many trans fats. But you don’t have to turn into a chef overnight to lower your intake.
The EPA is changing how it assesses proposed regulations by dropping the monetary value of health benefits from its cost-benefit analyses. That misses a big piece of the picture.
Stipends paid to residents had unintended consequences.
Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.
Dominant nutrition wellness narratives wrongly focus on individual behaviour and personal responsibility, which obscures the structural causes of hunger and delays policy changes.
There is no universal ‘right age’. Here’s what it comes down to.
Paracetamol can safely treat fever and pain at any stage of pregnancy. And it’s important, as leaving fever untreated can be dangerous for the mother and baby.
From dry air to indoor crowding, winter creates the perfect conditions for respiratory viruses to thrive.
Sure, smoothies are great, but what if you want to make something else with your trayful of mangoes?
Meat and full-fat dairy are in. Ultra-processed foods are out. And there’s a new, inverted food pyramid.
As you step out, you trip and land awkwardly. You think you’ve twisted your ankle. Or is a sprain? What’s the difference anyway?
2022’s once-in-a-generation health reset improved much about the system – yet everyday access to primary care has become harder for many New Zealanders.
This is not just a bit of nausea and vomiting – it’s a debilitating condition with serious health effects.
Those in the LGBTQIA+ community have much higher rates of eating disorders than the general population, especially trans and non-binary people.
An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.
Should I use my aircon? Do I need an air purifier? Can indoor plants help? And which masks actually work for smoke?
Amateur runners and professional athletes differ greatly in demand and support, yet both remain vulnerable to running-related injuries.
Air conditioners are the best defence. But there are other cheap and simple ways to stay cool and reduce your risk of illness.
When a pet dies, your world can unravel as you lose your best friend and anchor in a shifting world.
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