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Kindy parents struggle with allergic boy video

In desperation, one mum wrote a letter to all the other parents asking them to pack special lunches so her three-year-old was less likely to come in contact with the things that can harm him.

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New research changes cholesterol status quo video

New research has thrown into doubt long-held beliefs about cholesterol.

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Robotics are helping paralysed people (file)

Paralysed woman uses her mind to control robot arm

Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralysed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to her lips.

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The study will focus on those who are genetically prone to the disease

US trials for new Alzheimer's drug video

US researchers are about to start trialling a drug they hope will prevent Alzheimer's.

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New Zealand's next bionic man video

Amputees from around the country have contacted Phill, interested in his experience.

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A new movement is encouraging people to drink less

Movement to get Sunday mornings back video

New Zealand drinkers are being urged to join an international movement called Hello Sunday Morning.

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Liz Mills is a transitional caregiver

Mum cared for more than 100 babies video

Liz Mills is a transitional caregiver, looking after new born babies before they find new families.

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Honey now used in hospitals, surgeries video

Honey is found in just about every kitchen pantry, but it's also being used now in hospitals and doctors' surgeries.

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Marama and her husband are HIV positive, but her two children are not

Understanding HIV video

Campbell Live sets the record straight on HIV.

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New Zealand First health spokeswoman Barbara Stewart is calling for the Government to investigate the over-prescription of oxycodone (file pic)

Painkiller overuse problems downplayed

An authority on pain medicine is downplaying claims that an addictive and dangerous painkiller is being over-prescribed.

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The American Cancer Society estimates 1 in 1,000 men will get breast cancer  (AP)

Breast cancer worse for men

Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don't survive as long as women, researchers say.

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The diet involves being fed through a nose tube

Tube-feeding diet causes concern video

There are concerns about the latest extreme diet programme now available in the UK.

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A British scientific review has found no link between mobile phones and cancer (Reuters)

No proof of cellphone health risk - review video

A British scientific review has found no link between mobile phones and cancer.

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Antion and Elandra Meredith met doing yoga

A story of love, yoga and vampires video

An international yoga festival is on this weekend and two devotees tell how they found love through yoga.

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Aucklanders were the most likely to flirt across the treadmills

Going to the gym 'serious business' - survey

Kiwi gym junkies are moving towards 'fitness on my terms', research shows - and Aucklanders are the most likely to find romance at the gym.

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