Social media videos are claiming that mouthwash kills important bacteria that are linked to heart health.
Life
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The Warehouse said it was recalling the products "as a precaution" after a positive result for "traces of asbestos".
Business
3:31pm
Experts say the people we live with have huge influence on what microbes we have in our microbiome.
Fri, Apr 17
Health Minister Simeon Brown announced the changes today.
Health
Thursday 11:36am
The proposal would allow pharmacists to provide some funded medication without a prior GP visit. It comes as the company behind Unichem and Life pharmacies has confirmed it is talking to potential buyers.
Wed, Apr 15
Growing older has plenty of upsides – but achy joints is not one of them, writes sports medicine research professor Gordon Waddington.
Crisis café, designed to support people in mental distress, is the third of its kind in the country.
Tue, Apr 14
The woman's 4-year-old requires round-the-clock care and has a life-threatening condition, but a mother had to battle officials to get the money.
A new blood cancer treatment described by scientists as acting like a "Trojan horse" inside cells is one step closer to reaching patients in New Zealand, but access could still be years away.
A representative for Spears said in an email that the 44-year-old pop superstar had voluntarily checked herself into the facility.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including why now’s the time to get the flu jab, and what made a controversial influencer storm out of an interview.
The variant, which has already arrived in Australia, is spreading faster than typical seasonal influenza.
Mon, Apr 13
A junior doctor misdiagnosed the 82-year-old patient's abdominal aneurysm as a hip sprain.
Michael was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in March 2025 and has raised more than $170,000 in donations for overseas treatment in four weeks.
Sun, Apr 12
Considering a weight loss injection such as Ozempic or Wegovy? As yourself these five questions first.
Pharmac listed an angina medication as the first drug to have shipping delays because of the conflict.
Sat, Apr 11
Physiotherapy experts say associating varicose veins, bad knees and poor posture with crossed legs may be more to do with ingrained childhood messaging than health.
Influenza has been unpredictable since the COVID pandemic, so when is the best time to get vaccinated?
Fri, Apr 10
The Sydney family said their child’s symptoms began with a cold which “just didn’t go away”.
The notice was for all residents and businesses in the Bell Block and The Links.
Thu, Apr 9
Recent figures showed many rivers and groundwaters were affected by pathogens or nitrate levels that could pose risks to human health.
Environment
"We're going to name the names of the forces that obstruct the paths to public health," the longtime anti-vaccine crusader said in a nearly 90-second clip.
One air controller said "she's got to name it Kennedy," referencing the airport where the baby made its second arrival of the day.
Wed, Apr 8
Have you ever got the 'ick' from the food you used to love? This is something people on social media have been talking about – specifically when it comes to chicken.
Explainer: Several Auckland suburbs were put under a boil water notice over possible E coli contamination. Here's what that means.
Tue, Apr 7
