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Category : Health Trends – New Zealand
Teens are likely to shut down or hide their activities from family members. We found that 70% of teens admitted to keeping secrets about their online behaviour. This cycle of family conflict and teen secrecy plays out in households around the country and parents are unsure about how to protect… S..
In short: The number of whooping cough cases in Western Australia has more than tripled from last year. The South West has had the most cases out of any of the regions. What’s next? Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated amid a surge in cases across Australia. Whooping cough cases… S..
Credit: Cardiovascular Research (2024). DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvae129 The innermost layer of blood vessels is formed by endothelial cells, which in turn play a role in the development of diseases of the… S..
Deaths of non-melanoma skin cancers have doubled in the last 20 years. These are usually high risk squamous cell carcinomas. S..
A 53-year-old nurse experienced lasting flu-like symptoms before she died in hospital, while her husband is now critical in hospital with similar symptoms, their family have revealed. Wellington nurse Maria Packe-Leonard was described as being otherwise fit, healthy and vibrant before she fell… S..
Human papillomavirus immunisation should occur in both males and females before they become sexually active [Image generated by Firefly] Amelia Jenkinson, Cathy Stephenson and Swee Tan from the Head and Neck Cancer Foundation Aotearoa look at why pharmacies should sign up to offer human… S..
Migraine is a common neurological condition, affecting more than a billion people every year. It has a high morbidity rate and is most common in young adults and women. Traditionally associated with the younger demographic, migraines have emerged as a significant health concern among… S..
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Published Jul 26, 2024 • Last updated 5 days ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Researcher suggest that COVID-19 policies by “public health establishment and its… S..
A man in his 20s suffered a one-in-a-million cancer that may have been linked to his vaping habit. The 23-year-old, from Indonesia, was found to have a tumor called synovial carcinoma which kills around 70 percent of its victims. The tumor had developed in the tissue between his lungs, pushing… S..