In February, NZ rolled out new rules promising easier access to ADHD treatment. Today, gaps in training, cost and access show why the reform was only a first step.
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NDIS eligibility criteria isn’t tightening until January 2028, and no one is being moved off the scheme yet. So what’s actually changing?
People at the highest risk of severe COVID will still be eligible for free vaccines. Others may have to pay.
Four viruses and one bacteria were responsible for 12% of the world’s cancer cases in 2024. Does this mean they’re preventable?
Pre-surgery exercise has benefits, whether it is supervised or home-based. But professional supervision can help patients achieve higher exercise intensities.
Diets like the Fast 800 or intermittent fasting have become popular ways to lose weight. But they’re not long-term solutions.
People with rigid thinking patterns who prefer routine and order may be drawn to extremist groups’ black-and-white solutions. But autism itself is not the problem.
Established drugs – such as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine – continue to demand attention. Here’s what else the latest drug trends tell us.
If you’re looking for #womenshealth on Instagram, a new study shows you’d better be prepared for lots of adverts dressed up as health advice.
New dementia-friendly design guidance shows how simple changes can make homes safer and easier to navigate for people living with the condition.
Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, can pass from mother to baby in pregnancy and cause hearing loss, cerebral palsy or other lifelong disabilities. But it can be prevented.
New research shares the stories of Australians with dementia who want a choice in how they live and die.
We asked 200 young New Zealand women about the body ideals they encountered online. Here’s what they said.
Here’s who’s eligible and what to consider before deciding.
Some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder have experienced traumatic events as children, and develop a deeply held fear of who they are or might become.
There’s been a late rise of influenza A, mostly due to the ‘super K’ strain.
Some parents, who are concerned about their daughters ‘growing up too early’, are trying to delay their child’s first period.
Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?
Most older New Zealanders live in private homes. As the population ages, making streets, transport and public spaces work for them will become crucial.
Coffee doesn’t just make you feel more alert. Here’s what else happens when you drink a cuppa.
As alcohol licensing laws face change, new research suggests closing individual outlets can bring noticeable benefits for nearby residents.
Trypophobia is more than an internet meme. It is a genuine psychological experience that can range from mild discomfort to significant distress.
New research charts how preferences have changed over the past 45 years, and where they stand now.
Noise concerns have tanked several data centres proposed in residential areas in Australia. But is the noise just annoying, or is it bad for our health?
If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.