You probably know someone who claims to have a "fast metabolism". But does science support that idea?
Life
6:00am
You might know people who think they do not dream. However, the reality is we all do. Sometimes we have many in one night.
A letter to patients said rising demand and limited space could reduce dialysis from three sessions a week to two.
Health
Saturday 3:15pm
2:19
The University of Otago's Public Health Communication Centre said the failure was a severe example of problems already affecting systems across Aotearoa.
Saturday 12:45pm
New research, based on a clinical trial, shows broad-spectrum micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) can significantly reduce severe irritability in teenagers.
Saturday 6:00am
The US President told pregnant women not to take paracetamol, promoting unproven ties between the painkiller and the neurodevelopmental condition.
Fri, Mar 6
Appetite is closely linked to the GLP-1 hormone and its communication with brain regions involved in regulating eating, research suggests.
The new results suggest — but don’t prove — that the weight-loss medications may be able to target the underlying source of cravings.
Thu, Mar 5
Figures released under the Official Information Act show in January 2025 there were 36,187 on a waitlist, rising to 37,382 in January this year.
Jarrad Antonovich who died of a perforated oesophagus after consuming the plant-based psychedelic ayahuasca and frog-based poison kambo.
One affected health worker was forced to dip into her son's bank account after being left with just $2.
Research suggests free, 10-minute online courses could lead to real improvements.
At the time, FENZ said testing showed low readings of an unknown chemical that led to four people being taken to hospital.
Wed, Mar 4
Hospital bosses have apologised to Daniel Walker who was meant to be seen within two weeks and instead waited nine.
Two people had their therapeutic methadone doses changed by Te Whatu Ora against their will, with one man dying of an overdose only six weeks later.
Mon, Mar 2
Police believe the offenders entered the gated yard of St John's Manukau Station on the corner of Plunket Avenue and Wiri Station Rd on Saturday night.
While it seems that everyone is drinking electrolyte supplements these days, not everyone actually needs them.
At 5am, social media fills with proof that the early risers have already won the day. But have they?
It might be about to become mandatory on all food packaging but, if you're trying to eat for wellbeing, how much faith should you put in the Health Star Rating system?
Sun, Mar 1
In its first year, the hospital has delivered 69 colonoscopies and 35 dental procedures with the help of 18 medical professionals.
Sat, Feb 28
But one union representative is concerned about how secure the tool is after recent health data breaches.
Hamilton couple Kelsi and Andy Porter paid tribute to the care their son received as Starship’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit unveils $48m revamp.
Wellington's south coast beaches have been rated as unsuitable for swimming just two days after the city's mayor went for a dip in Lyall Bay to show it was safe.
Fri, Feb 27
The affected product had an incorrect use-by label dated two months longer than it should have.
Emergency services were called to St Joseph's School just before 10am.
