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NZ researchers make major tech breakthrough for diagnosing gut problems
Researchers develop a non-invasive technique to investigate gastric issues.
How head injuries can affect your brain for years
What sport is teaching us about head injuries, concussions and neurodegeneration.
What snoring means for your health
Snoring brings with it more risk of high blood pressure and hypertension.
Could new weight-loss drugs make dieting redundant?
New generation of weight-loss drugs deliver results, but at what cost?
What’s it like to be: Experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder
SAD tends to be at its worst when there is less light.
Don’t throw out the sweet stuff! Why there’s a place for sugar in your diet
Common beliefs about the sweet stuff in our diets debunked.
Why do so many of us fail the five-plus a day rule?
How to eat enough fruit and vegetables without it feeling like a chore.
The Blood Type Diet revisited: What science says
I've heard about the Blood Type Diet. Is fact or fad?
I’m in my late 50s and haven’t hit menopause - what’s going on?
What if you are all prepped and waiting, and menopause just isn’t showing up?
Highly restrictive IBS diets may do more harm than good in the long term
Had a gutsful? Managing IBS with diet requires care.
Myth busters: Why there’s no such thing as a ‘super food’
Superfoods: A super spin job on fancy fare?
Homemade or store-bought: What type of yoghurt is healthier?
Yoghurt is one of the most popular fermented foods in the world, but which is best?
Asthma attacks caused by climate change are becoming more common
Reports of storm-related asthma come in from around the world.
How heatwaves kill: The impact of excessive heat on the body
Michael Mosley was a high-profile victim of a heatwave, but they kill thousands yearly.
Advice on back pain is outdated, here’s the new way to treat it
New advice on dealing with back pain, now the world's #1 disability.
What latest NZ trials tell us about diet and ADHD, aggression and impulsiveness
The role vitamin and mineral supplements may play to improve brain function and behaviour.
Why Nigella Lawson's “clean eating” advice is right
Jennifer Bowden: Is clean eating as "clean" as its fans believe? I'm with Nigella on this.
Easy ways to pump up the protein in your diet as you age
Sources of protein are not created equal in terms of how they’re absorbed in the body.
Dark thoughts in the wee hours? Why worry is always worse at 3am
The science behind the night-time worry cycle.
Michael Mosley: The late TV doctor’s top Listener articles
Moe mai ki roto i tō moenga roa, Dr Mosley.
New Zealand trials to test MDMA and LSD for advanced cancer care
LSD and MDMA in two trials aimed at relieving cancer diagnosis distress.
How to revitalise your gut for a stronger immune system
Dr. Michael Mosley explains how to encourage a diverse range of the right gut microbes.
Could period blood be used as a screening tool? NZ researcher thinks so
Menstrual fluid may be useful in diagnosing everything from inflammation to endometriosis.
Roots of mental illness may begin in the womb
New research done in NZ shows in utero stress may prime mental health issues.
I survived a stroke – here’s how I live my life differently now
On the eve of Men's Health Week, a stroke survivor speaks out.
Pre-diabetes: How to adapt your diet to reduce blood-sugar levels
Diabetes doesn’t discriminate.
Russell Brown on the impact of talking about his adult ADHD diagnosis
Russell Brown continues his story on being diagnosed ADHD as an adult.
Why women need to exercise differently from men
Women need to rethink their attitudes to ageing and shift the dial from looks to health.
Dump the diet: Why focusing on health and exercise is best
Diet is a dirty word for NZ health writer who wants women to radically rethink weight loss
Do age-old cold and flu really remedies work?
The case for and against chicken soup and lemon & honey drinks to soothe a cold.
How your friends and family make you live longer
Being social and close to the people around you helps to keep you alive.
Do quick-cook oats have the same health benefits?
The pros and cons of swapping standard rolled oats for quick-cook varieties.