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Surrogates aren’t currently able to be paid, except for reasonable expenses associated with pregnancy and birth. But other options are currently under review.
First-trimester screening and intervention has the greatest potential to prevent maternal syphilis. But 1 in 4 pregnant people do not have access to prenatal care during the first trimester.
Lp(a) isn’t included in routine cholesterol tests but it can affect your risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke.
The government acknowledges the current market-based model isn’t working. So what changes are ahead for disability accommodation?
Intimate partner violence increases women’s risk of suicidal thoughts and actions by two- to five-fold.
NeeDoh is the latest squishable toy to go viral. But not all sensory objects are toys. Here’s the difference and why it matters.
Don’t be a selfie tragic. Avoid dead whales, rock ledges and hungry sharks. Oh, and the carcass might explode.
Wastewater data can only measure the volume of drugs consumed, not the number of people using them or the level of harm they experience.
Most vision loss is preventable, yet many New Zealanders can’t afford care. Following Australia’s public funding model could cut costs and reduce inequities.
Could philanthropists be dominating global health metrics, governance, and outcomes?
The rapid expansion of critical mineral extraction is trading away human and ecological well-being for technological breakthroughs. There are ways to fix this.
A ‘no gap’ private health arrangement sounds great, but you may not be able to choose your specialist. Here’s what else you need to know.
The Bondi Beach terror attack was unique. A doctor and paramedic who researches disasters and co-ordinated volunteers on the day explains why.
The hidden link between sexual assault and chronic illness.
A better deal on your private health insurance may be just a phone call away. What have you got to lose?
While we’ve evolved to be able to respond well to immediate threats, our stress-response system is less able deal with the chronic stressors of modern life.
Here are 4 things to avoid and 3 things to try to help model good eating and body image for your kids.
Tea tree oil has been linked to fertility issues. But the experiments were done in rats. Here’s what else is behind the scary headlines.
For a quarter of its residents, Pittsburgh isn’t an affordable place to live. A contested housing policy is at the center of efforts to change that.
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