The government’s ban on puberty blockers undermines clinical expertise and targets trans youth with a policy that lacks evidence, consistency and fairness.
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Black Friday is a psychological event, carefully designed to take advantage of how your brain makes decisions. But you can stay one step ahead this sales season.
Once revered as a great humanitarian, Truby King has recently been characterised as a eugenicist. Seeing him in the context of his times might restore some balance.
They sound similar but come with very different potential risks.
Pancreatic disease can be life threatening. Knowing the early warning signs and the lifestyle risks can help people seek help sooner.
Fifty years after its major drug law was introduced, NZ still lacks a clear picture of the harm drugs do. Asking drug users themselves offers surprising insights.
Trouble sleeping? Feeling irritable or bloated? A new study suggests masturbating might help you through the menopause.
People who did a lot of physical activity between 45 and 64 had much lower odds of developing dementia – even when they carried a genetic risk factor.
Social media has made testosterone therapy (TTh) look like a lifestyle fix, but men without deficiency may be doing more harm than good.
The uncertainty and stigma of living with PFAS pollution can be stressful. Here’s the support communities need.
Hospitals are feeling intense pressure, yet the states have been asked to rein in spending. Here’s how they can get more care for every hospital dollar spent.
Addressing the financial and personal aspects of aging proactively helps to ensure that you will receive the care you need – and want – as you age.
There is growing concern about the medication’s potential to cause depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
Being exposed to trauma in childhood is linked to serious mental and physical health issues later in life. These findings show trauma is not rare.
The social media trend ‘menstrual masking’ claims period blood can rejuvenate skin. Some call it spiritual, others pseudoscience – here’s what research says.
Women can go into menopause after cancer treatment or surgery. The timing and severity of symptoms can differ from natural menopause.
New research shows children and families with the greatest and more complex needs have more delays to accessing assessments and support.
Nasal irrigation has been used to treat the common cold for thousands of years, and modern science shows that it works.
Cancer patients are helping shape research that reflects real lives. This is Patient and Public Involvement – and it’s helping to improve research.
Half of trans people report negative healthcare experiences and many avoid doctors altogether.
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