Health & Bodies
Vaginismus is a common health condition. Why is it so ‘taboo’ to talk about
Many people with vaginismus - involuntary tensing of the vagina - feel it's not taken seriously.
Welcome to Naked Week
How much time do you see yourself naked each day?
It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Does anyone care?
"It’s become demonstrably clear that I’m not loud enough because I’m doing this independently."
HIV is not a death sentence. Why are we still scared of it?
In the past decade, things have completely changed for HIV.
Supermarkets told to take Daily Organics Kombucha off their shelves
This comes after it was revealed the non-alcoholic range was over two times the legal alcohol limit.
Why it’s hard to know the impact of cannabis on lungs
Specialists say the illegal status of cannabis in many countries makes it difficult to study.
New over-the-phone abortion service is getting 100 bookings a week
“We are receiving around 15 bookings a day. Certainly more than we were expecting.”
‘The pressure makes you want an escape’: Youth vaping up 3x
“Young people don’t want to hear from the CEO of Te Whatu Ora, they can’t relate to them.”
Opioid overdoses are on the rise in NZ, this medicine could change that
Drug overdoses in New Zealand have increased by 54% from 2017 to 2021.
My ADHD diagnosis saved my life. The govt needs to help others get theirs
“I finally started to understand my life. I started making sense of the way I learn."
It’s time to roll out at-home STI checks across Aotearoa
“It's been one of the most successful testing interventions we've provided as an organisation.”
Gen Z is drinking less than previous generations but still binge drinking
The trend is being found among rangatahi across many countries like Australia, the UK, and Canada.
New Zealand's suicide rates are the lowest they've been in 13 years
Māori, men and young people are still overrepresented in suicide rates
I found out I had breast cancer at 25
Nearly 400 women are diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45 each year in New Zealand.
Hi employers. Young NZers with vision loss deserve jobs too
"I think employers need to have an open mind."
I'm Year 13 and disabled. My future depends on how accessible NZ unis are
"Not enough is being done in New Zealand to meet the needs of its disabled communities."
Petting a dog could be good for your brain
A new study has found petting dogs can boost the part of our brains that helps regulate our emotions
The Covid-19 pandemic may have changed our personalities, new study finds
Traits that took a small dip included extroversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.
One quarter of New Zealanders need you to keep wearing a mask: opinion
Almost three years into the ongoing pandemic, New Zealanders know how to take care of each other.
Uh oh: Repeated infections may make you 50% higher risk for Alzheimer's
A new study has found concerning links between viral infections and the disease.
People with chronic pain feel forced to hide their suffering
Chronic pain sufferers fear being seen as drug-seeking, lazy, and mentally unstable.
'It feels like a slap in the face': high risk people on dropping mask mandates
How does this decision affect our most vulnerable?
Alcohol needs graphic warnings like ciggies: expert
Picture warnings were 10 times more likely to influence drinking behaviours, a study has found.
Bad news: doomscrolling is ruining your health
Who would’ve thought?
Queer men in NZ are worried about our response to monkeypox
“If it affected heterosexuals, would vaccines be easier to obtain?”
'War on drugs has failed': Calls for a new way to tackle meth harm in NZ
Several recommendations have been made in a new report to tackle the drug's harm in NZ.
Bracing for fentanyl: NZ experts push for safe drug-using space
“An overdose prevention centre would offer a more compassionate, health-based approach."
1 in 3 drugs sold in NZ aren’t what you think
"There’s no cocaine in the sample”
Unpacking SPF, broad-spectrum and reef safety: Here’s the Re: guide to sunscreen
Re: has put together a checklist of things to look out for when you fork out for your next bottle.