The first real hope
A new group of drugs that target the immune system is being hailed as the most revolutionary cancer treatment in decades. The post The first real hope appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticleWould you like food with that?
What food manufacturers are doing to their products may come as a shock. The post Would you like food with that? appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View Article‘One day she woke up and decided she didn’t have a life …’
Renowned neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki was at a profound low point, with no life outside work, when she discovered that a workout for the body and brain can have some surprising results. The post ‘One...
View ArticlePrimal screams
It gets a bad rap, but swearing has many benefits, including helping us cope with fear and reduce stress. The post Primal screams appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticleAn epidemic of overdiagnosis
An aggressive approach to detecting cancers means some patients are suffering unnecessarily, including having breasts removed or becoming incontinent and/or impotent. The post An epidemic of...
View ArticleFit to go
Science is beginning to tell us how much and what type of exercise is most effective – and Nadia Lim and others are acting on it. The post Fit to go appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticleA dose of reality
Controversy over the safety and side effects of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs is leading researchers to dig deeper into data – to deliver the final word. The post A dose of reality appeared first...
View ArticleSweet & sour
While many of us are doing our best to cut back on sugar, food scientists are tackling the challenge of reducing its content in our best-loved foods. The post Sweet & sour appeared first on New...
View ArticleHope on the horizon
Dr Dale Bredesen says we need to measure our brain-health biomarkers in the same way we do cholesterol and blood pressure. His lifestyle programme to reverse memory decline could help revolutionise...
View ArticleQ joins the queue
A Kiwi discovery being hailed by some users as improving health and slowing ageing will get serious scrutiny in the US. The post Q joins the queue appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticlePerfecting the practice
In a bid to become more patient-friendly, GPs are trying alternatives to the traditional face-to face consultation. The post Perfecting the practice appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticleHealth briefs
Why you should eat less off a big table; the pregnancy limit; and the link between exercise and Parkinson's disease. The post Health briefs appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticlePosture power
Research into body language suggests that the way we hold our body can change perceptions and even our body chemistry and affect our chances for success. The post Posture power appeared first on New...
View ArticleCutting edge
If your surgery goes wrong, you can spend months getting better, and the cause can be a simple failure to follow the rules. The post Cutting edge appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticleBeat the blood sugar
Dr Michael Mosley, the 5:2 diet creator, is busting more myths about weight loss. He’s tackling type 2 diabetes – a global health crisis – and says rather than relying on drugs, the crash diet is the...
View ArticleMax your memory
Forget all you knew about memory and having “senior moments”. Compelling research shows we can supercharge our brains – at any age. The post Max your memory appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticleThere’s a name for that
The labels various specialties may use when a diagnosis is unclear. The post There’s a name for that appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticleMany operations are no better than placebo, says a top surgeon
Orthopaedic surgeon Ian Harris believes millions of healthcare dollars are wasted on operations that may not work. The post Many operations are no better than placebo, says a top surgeon appeared first...
View ArticleWhy do some celebrities keep rocking on despite a life of excess?
A number of celebrities have recently died in their sixties, so why do others keep rocking on? The post Why do some celebrities keep rocking on despite a life of excess? appeared first on New Zealand...
View ArticleHow much sway do our genes really hold over our IQ?
New research explores what influences our intelligence and how we can give ourselves an upgrade. The post How much sway do our genes really hold over our IQ? appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticleSix ways to enhance your kids’ cognitive ability
University of Otago professor Jim Flynn suggests six tips. The post Six ways to enhance your kids’ cognitive ability appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticleAre some doctors cashing in on our melanoma fears by offering unnecessary...
Donna Chisholm investigates who can you trust for accurate melanoma diagnosis and fair fees. The post Are some doctors cashing in on our melanoma fears by offering unnecessary surgery? appeared first...
View ArticleWhy it’s so hard to keep fat off & what you can do about it
Getting the weight off is one thing; keeping it off quite another. But new science is shining a light on the business of dieting. The post Why it’s so hard to keep fat off & what you can do about...
View ArticleChristchurch author and teacher Tania Roxborogh says be healthy rather than thin
Surgery was only half the answer for writer Tania Roxborogh. The post Christchurch author and teacher Tania Roxborogh says be healthy rather than thin appeared first on New Zealand Listener.
View ArticleProfessor Dale Bredesen’s Alzheimer’s treatment now on offer in New Zealand
A dietary and lifestyle regime that claims dramatic success in treating Alzheimer’s disease is on offer here. The post Professor Dale Bredesen’s Alzheimer’s treatment now on offer in New Zealand...
View ArticleCan your fish oil cause you harm?
Dramatic new research from Auckland scientists revealing the potential harm of “off” fish oil is the latest in a string of bad news stories causing a multi-million dollar headache for the former golden...
View ArticleNew midwife research: Is our maternity system flawed?
Troubling new research shows babies in midwife-led births have poorer outcomes than those in doctor-led care. The post New midwife research: Is our maternity system flawed? appeared first on New...
View ArticleRevolutionary research on the ever-changing risk of a heart attack
Half the people admitted to hospital after a heart attack have no prior warning. Donna Chisholm investigates new research helping doctors understand your ever-changing risk of a heart attack or stroke....
View ArticleConflicting agendas: Compassionate-access schemes for drugs
Giving patients in urgent need compassionate access to unregistered drugs sounds good, but it’s fraught with difficulties. The post Conflicting agendas: Compassionate-access schemes for drugs appeared...
View ArticleThe fault in our carbs: Switching out sugar and starchy carbs for rapid...
We all know sugar’s not good for us, and it turns out some starchy carbs can be just as villainous. New research is discovering that eating less of these bad guys can have huge health benefits. The...
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