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Health Press Releases, New Zealand

Scientists Calling Ergothioneine Longevity Vitamin

New Zealand has one of the highest UV exposure rates and melanoma rates in the world, yet a compound scientists call a “longevity vitamin” and the body’s main dietary defence against UV-driven cellular damage, ergothioneine, is largely absent from the typical Kiwi diet. This release explains what it is, why the body can’t produce it internally, and why New Zealand’s UV environment makes the gap more significant here than in most other countries.

Celebrating 30 Years of Curves: Women Empowering Women Around the World

This year marks a major milestone for Curves – the iconic women’s fitness franchise that has helped millions of women around the world reclaim their strength, their health, and their voice.

We’re celebrating nearly 30 years of impact, with a renewed commitment to community-centered wellness under the leadership of our new CEO and President, Kim McQueen.

Osteopaths Stand in Solidarity with Allied Health Workers and Teachers

Osteopaths New Zealand (ONZ) has declared its support for allied health workers and primary school teachers planning to strike on 23 October, in what could be the country’s largest collective action in decades. ONZ Chair Anj Young says the strike highlights systemic issues of undervaluation, unsafe staffing, and workforce shortages, urging government and Health New Zealand to engage constructively with unions to ensure sustainable, high-quality care for communities.

Advocate Argues for Methamphetamine Treatment Introduction

Jas Brosnan, a passionate advocate for marginalised communities, has submitted a groundbreaking proposal to the Law Commission, aiming to revolutionise methamphetamine addiction treatment in New Zealand. This evidence-based approach, modelled after the success of opioid replacement therapy, proposes legal access to prescription stimulants like Desoxyn and Vyvanse to mitigate addiction’s harmful effects.