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  People cite many reasons for using tobacco, including pleasure, improved performance and vigilance, relief from depression, curbing hunger, and weight control. But at what cost? Tobacco is an addictive substance because it contains the chemical nicotine. …

According to Allergy New Zealand, lactose intolerance is one of the most common food intolerances. Lactose intolerance is medically defined as when a person's body doesn't produce enough of the lactase enzyme to break down the …

It’s as important as uniforms and stationery. A trip to the dentist should be included on the back-to-school checklist to make sure your child’s smile stays as gorgeous as it is now. A dental check-up, examination …

What to pack and what to leave behind when you’re going to hospital is not quite as straightforward as you would think, particularly if you own a husband who can’t seem to grasp the difference …

According to statistics released by Statistics New Zealand, fewer aduls in New Zealand are smoking today than they were 15 years ago. The most recent tobacco use report released by the Ministry of Health, and based …

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has made a disturbing announcement. The favourite food of many people, bacon is supposedly cancer-causing. The conclusion was made based on more than 800 studies assessing the link between the consumption …

Downloading a health app onto your phone to track your progress in regards to fitness can feel like an incredibly promising first step on the road to better health, but how often have you actually …

According to the New Zealand Association of Optometrists, 20% of the people accessing services for the blind had lost their sight from preventable causes, including diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataract. This World Sight Day (October …

Want to recover faster from a surgery? You should look for a hospital with large, private rooms, modern facilities, gardens, and big windows. A new study from the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics, reported …