Health

[ad_1] Fears were raised that an isolated Amazonian tribe could be "wiped out" after a measles outbreak swept through their community. Nearly two dozen Yanomami people sought treatment for measles-like symptoms in …

[ad_1] A new study predicts that two million New Zealanders could be considered clinically obese in the next 20 years. The Otago University study found that New Zealanders' body mass index (BMI) …

[ad_1] A new report found that Pasifika families in New Zealand need support to stop gambling. More than half of Pacific 14-year-olds have gambled, while almost 4% young people studied were problem …

[ad_1] New research funded by the Department of Health has highlighted the gambling habits of Pacific youth and their mothers. Among the results, more than half of the 14-year-old Pacific youth have …

[ad_1] The Canterbury District Health Unit's Public and Community Health Division issued a health warning informing the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from any part of Akaroa Harbor. Testing …

[ad_1] HANNAH MARTIN Last Updated 13:13, 4 July 2018 Daniel Tobin A new study from AUT University has highlighted the connection between Pacific women playing and their children. Pacific mothers who play …

[ad_1] ALISON MAU Last updated 16:32, 4 July 2018 JASON DORDAY / Stuff Kauri dieback disease was confirmed in a young tree just 60 meters from Tane Mahuta, iwi confirmed to Stuff. …

[ad_1] The mother of four Brittany Ernsperger posted a seemingly simple picture: a pile of clean dishes in her kitchen But the photo came with a powerful message that resonated with thousands …

[ad_1] TARA SHASKEY Last Updated 14:24, 4 July 2018 SIMON O & # 39; CONNOR / STUFF WARNING GRAPHIC: Matthew Ramsay lives with a flesh-eating disease. GRAPHIC CONTENT: A father of two …

[ad_1] Dr. Larry Norton: Yes. Well, we are doing this test of 21 genes. This is what is called the Oncotype DX test. And he tells us a scale from zero to …