Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.
Food insecurity worsened for the third year in a row in 2024, setting another national record, with more than 25 per cent of the population living in households with inadequate access to food due to financial constraints.
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Dominant nutrition wellness narratives wrongly focus on individual behaviour and personal responsibility, which obscures the structural causes of hunger and delays policy changes.
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.
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.
Should I use my aircon? Do I need an air purifier? Can indoor plants help? And which masks actually work for smoke?
In 2025, the Paris Marathon broke participation records, demonstrating the enthusiasm of both professional and amateur athletes for running.
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Listen and watch the trailer for a new podcast exploring the health questions people are obsessing over online, and exploring the weird and wonderful about the body.
Jannelliz Barragan, center, wears a weighted vest during a workout class in New York on Aug. 13, 2025.
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