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FebFasters enter final week of alcohol-free challenge

The end is in sight for hundreds of people taking part in the New Zealand Drug Foundation’s annual FebFast challenge – just one more week to go.

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Kiwis Warned Against Buying Specs Online

Kiwis tempted by cheap prescription glasses online are being warned almost half of such specs have been found to be unsafe or incorrect.

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Alarming increase in serious infectious diseases in NZ

Admissions to New Zealand hospitals from infectious diseases have jumped dramatically over the last two decades according to just published research from the University of Otago, Wellington.

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Christopher Kennedy Lawford visiting New Zealand

“Chris is JFK’s nephew. He is an actor, an academic, businessman, author and he speaks about recovery with passion because he has been there himself,” Mr Bell said.

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Prison health centres up to scratch

New Zealand Prison Health Services have joined other primary health care practices in the country in meeting the standards set for New Zealand general practice.

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Broccoli and blueberries may improve gut health

Broccoli and blueberries may have positive effects for those suffering with digestive problems, new research suggests.

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