Winter illnesses: Are we prepared for influenza, bird flu, and another Covid-19 wave? - The Front Page
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Stricter mask use could reduce the spread of respiratory infections - researchers
University of Otago's Michael Baker among health experts calling for better face mask use in New Zealand after international study on effectiveness
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Masks work, our comprehensive review has found
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Bird flu at second farm as Melbourne farmers on high alert
NZ must be prepared for bird flu, experts say, as Australia confirms first human case
Kiwis warned to be vigilant after positive bird flu case in Australia
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MPI preparing for bird flu’s inevitable arrival in NZ
By Louisa Steyl
H5N1 bird flu 'highly likely' to arrive in NZ in near future
By James Ball
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COVID-19: How bad is the new FLiRT variant KP.2?
What should people know about the new coronavirus variant? A doctor explains.
By Katia Hetter
COVID cases are rising across Australia. Here's what we know about the new variant: FLiRT
By Hanan Dervisevic
What is FLiRT, the group of new COVID-19 variants that have landed in Australia?
By Daniel Jeffrey
FLiRT Covid variant: Urgent warning issued to Australians
By Olivia Day
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Man's death from Covid vax should have been prevented says coroner
By Freddy Pawle
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Rory Nairn: Pharmacist faulted for not warning of myocarditis risk from Covid-19 vaccine
Covid-19 vaccine death of Rory Nairn: Report highlights failures in informing consumers of risks
By Shannon Pitman
Man who died after Covid vaccine wasn't properly warned of myocarditis risk
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Chronic Kidney Disease continues to challenge experts and caregivers - indiannewslink.co.nz
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NZ third globally for number of ADHD searches on Google
By Imogen Wells
Fiji HIV crisis: Alarm over blood sharing to get meth high
By Barbara Dreaver
The Means for Curative Hepatitis C Care are Available, But Many Still Don't Utilize
By John Parkinson
Syphilis And Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Still Increasing In Many Regions Of The World
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Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: 'Not universally good or bad'
By Melissa Rudy
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‘Critical Gaps’ In Understanding Climate Change Fuel Tropical Disease Spread
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Healthy Sleep Linked to Lower Odds for Digestive Diseases
By Damian McNamara
Huge number of deaths linked to superbugs can be avoided, say experts
By Nicola Davis
Improving infection prevention could prevent 750,000 superbug deaths a year
By Lauren Chadwick
WHO bacterial priority pathogens list, 2024: Bacterial pathogens of public health importance to guide research, development and strategies to prevent and control antimicrobial resistance
WHO updates Bacterial Pathogens Priority List as critical priority pathogens continue to present major global threat
By Bindu Perappadan
WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria most threatening to human health
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Biggest single reason for people with HIV dropping out of care is stigma, doctors report
By Gus Cairns
Dylan Cope: Boy died of sepsis after doctors missed GP note
By Jordan Davies
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Bird flu remains widespread but still a low risk for humans
By Dan Flynn
Second case of bird flu in humans detected in US as CDC issues transmission warning
By James Saunders
CDC warns of more US bird flu cases after second human infected by cows
Second US dairy worker infected with bird flu confirmed in Michigan
By Julie Steenhuysen, Tom Polansek and Leah Douglas
Second human case of bird flu linked to cows found—via text messages
By Beth Mole
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Cycling could reduce the risk of knee pain and osteoarthritis in later life, study finds
This is the best exercise to prevent knee pain and arthritis, based on new research
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The benefits of cycling: increased longevity and less likely...
Biking helps prevent knee pain and boosts longevity, studies show : Shots - Health News
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This popular exercise could help you live longer and stop knee pain
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Noninvasive models for the prediction of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B - BMC Gastroenterology
By Xinyue Chen, Shibo Wei and Yufeng Du
HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, but fewer boys are getting the shots, new research suggests
By Carla Johnson
HPV Vaccines Prevent Cancer in Men as Well as Women
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HPV vaccine stops 90% of cervical cancer cases
By Michelle Roberts
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A new weekly chat, perimenopause and lost sleep: The week in Well+Being
By Tara Parker-Pope
5 Unexpected Signs Of Menopause That Aren't Hot Flashes
By Julia Ries
Considering a Menopause Makeover? Here's What to Know
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7 tips for millennials coping with the first signs of perimenopause
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Everything to Know About the Menopause Makeover
By Elise Minton Tabin
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'A surgeon left a medical specimen bag inside me after hernia op'
By Charlotte Rowles and Joe Pike
Ultra-processed foods: Study finds link to cognitive decline, stroke
By Corrie Pelc
Adding just a few ultraprocessed foods to a healthy diet raised risk of cognitive decline and stroke, study says
By Sandee LaMotte
Ultra-processed US foods are ultra-bad for you. Here’s what to know
By Cecilia Nowell
'Deny, denounce, delay': the battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods
Popular sweet and savoury snacks ‘increase your risk of stroke and dementia’...
By Sam Blanchard
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Dana-Farber research reveals encouraging pregnancy outcomes for breast cancer survivors
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Ketogenic diet shows promise in treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders, study finds
By Priyom Bose
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Ahead of ASCO, J&J reports mixed data on next-generation radiopharmaceutical
By Allison DeAngelis
Mouse study finds PFAS exposure in fathers disrupts offspring's gene expression
By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia
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Irritable bowel disease cases surging in children and adults; experts studying environmental trigger
What to eat and avoid if you have Inflammatory Bowel Disease
By Daphne Clarance
‘Youngsters with recurrent abdominal pain, diarrhea, and IBS should suspect Crohn's disease’
By Kim Kyoung-won
Irritable bowel disease cases surging in children and adults; experts studying environmental triggers
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Mayo Clinic Minute: What is inflammatory bowel disease?
By Sonya Goins
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Flavonoid-rich diet slashes type 2 diabetes risk by up to 28%, new study reveals
By Sanchari Sinha Dutta
Prenatal Fluoride Exposure Linked to Neurobehavioral Problems
By Jennifer Henderson
Fluoride in pregnancy may harm child's brain development: study
By Tracy Swartz
Could fluoride in pregnancy affect kids' development? A study suggests a link
By Erika Edwards
Pregnant? Researchers want you to know something about fluoride
By Karen Kaplan
Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Behavior Problems in Kids
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Mpox Vaccine is 99.2% Efficacious Against Infection
By John Parkinson