Health
Cancer's place in US Pasifika deaths revealed
Death rates for Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders in the US are 30 percent higher for breast cancer and 75 percent higher for liver cancer.
Helen Danesh Meyer: The science of blinking
How blinking can help your sight and why scientists think worsening vision can predict dementia. Audio
61 dengue-like illness cases in latest report from Samoa
In its latest surveillance report, the country's health ministry says the dengue-like illness count remains high.
'Pacific Islands are a very challenging place to roll out vaccines' - UNICEF
Immunisation in the Pacific is more sustainable with governments taking on a vaccine programme, UNICEF Aotearoa says.
34 more dengue cases in latest Samoa numbers
This brings the total cases reported since November last year to 250. Audio
Scholarships announced for Samoan doctors-in-training
All eligible Samoan students will be fully funded, in an effort to meet current doctor shortages.
How a revision of nursing registration processes is affecting healthcare migrants
Recruiters are divided on the Nursing Council's recent changes to the registration process for healthcare workers educated outside New Zealand.
Dengue cases expected to rise with climate change - medical advisor
There were 82 new cases were reported in Samoa in the two weeks to 14 April.
Samoa on the brink of declaring a dengue outbreak
The health chief has confirmed about 80 people have been affected by the mosquite-borne disease and number of cases are going up.
Liquidation of Auckland dentist alarms patients seeking redress
A court-appointed liquidator says patients who have paid the clinic for incomplete treatments should file a compensation claim as unsecured creditors.
Apple cider vinegar: helpful or harmful?
If you're even mildly interested in health and you're on social media, you've probably seen someone promoting the benefits of apple cider vinegar. Are these for real?
Calls grow for diversity awareness in mental health services at EDs
Community organisations are calling on the government to consult different ethnic groups to better design and implement peer support services at emergency departments.
Health authorities issue warning over Ayurvedic remedies
Several cases of lead poisoning have been reported by users of the traditional Indian medicine in recent months.
Accredited employer work visa flaws spread to health sector
Around 20 nurses holding accredited employer work visas claim to be jobless at a time when the country is struggling to deal with a shortage of healthcare workers.
Claire Chitham: Living with chronic illness
Actor Claire Chitham and Anika talk about health, wellbeing and living with a chronic illness. Claire was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease as a teenager and talks about its impact on her life. Video, Audio
"Fizziology is phun"
Ever wondered why the heart is associated with love, how it beats relentlessly without thought of mind, or why your physical fitness changes your resting heart rate? Understanding how the body works… Audio
Covid-19 testing: What you need to know
Explainer - With all these new Covid variants, how are the old tests holding up? And what's the point of testing now, anyway?
Choosing a sunscreen: What you need to know
Explainer - Every summer, misinformation about sunscreen seems to grow. A bit like cancer. RNZ asks the experts for help.
Our Changing World – Trapping pollen
Pollen is a big trigger for New Zealand’s high rates of hay fever and asthma. But for 35 years, we’ve had no current data on pollen levels – until now. Justin Gregory talks to a team who want to… Audio
Have you got ‘hot girl’ gut issues?
Bloating, constipation, wind, and other gut issues are hot right now. How do you know if you've got Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or something else?
