New Interactive Tool to Help Kiwis Living with HIV
Kiwis living with HIV will now have access to a new interactive tool to help them overcome a range of treatment barriers and better communicate with their healthcare providers.
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Health Press Releases, New Zealand
Kiwi Company Fighting Exploitation of Farmers in the Superfood Market
Seleno Health, a NZ-based producer of maca from Peru, is crowdfunding to benefit small Peruvian farms and promote ethical and sustainable fair trade.
GSK offering Employees World First Preventative Healthcare Initiative
A new world first preventative healthcare programme has been introduced to Kiwi workers and their families.The free programme offers screening and treatment for dozens of conditions which commonly affect Kiwis but are not currently funded – such as skin, cervical and bowel cancer, prenatal scans, HIV screening, cardiovascular and diabetes treatment, smoking cessation programmes, and a range of immunisations for employees and their families.
Kiwi Apathy Towards Cholesterol Concerning – Expert
A new study which found Kiwis do not consider the potential impact of their food choices on their cholesterol levels is worrying according to a leading academic expert.
Kiwis’ Cholesterol Levels Set to Benefit from New Food Innovation
A new innovation to a breakfast food first introduced almost 90 years ago will see the country’s most popular cereal brand introduce a new product containing plant sterols which are clinically proven to reduce LDL (or bad) cholesterol by up to nine per cent in four weeks.
Study Finds High Level of Undiagnosed Vision Conditions
Almost half of tertiary students examined by a team of optometrists were found to have an undiagnosed vision condition according to new data gathered at Massey University.
Meth Testing Hawkes Bay Helping Fight P Epidemic
Methamphetamine contaminated houses have become a big issue in the Hawkes Bay. With methamphetamine users varying from kids in poor communities to wealthy white collar workers, without proper testing it is impossible to know if meth has been smoked in any home.
Men’s Mental Health NZ Campaign
Sam O’Sullivan, a trained Clinical Psychologist, is adventuring into stunning New Zealand locations to teach people how to be mindful in action, and is talking to outdoor Kiwi men about how they calmly focus their awareness in their own unique ways. He is challenging the stereotype of the stoic Kiwi male and exploring what real strength in modern New Zealand looks like.
Agility CIS raises $4,033 for Shave for a Cure
Fourteen team members of Agility CIS have shaved their head and raised $4,033.12 for Shave for a Cure, the signature fundraising event for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand in Auckland.
Study on Impact of Poor Vision on Education
A new Massey University study is underway to investigate the impact of poor vision on the education potential of low decile primary school students.
Go Anywhere Emergency Alarm
Smart Caller ‘Safe-Life Pendant’ Where ever there is 3G coverage in New Zealand, the Safe Life Pendant can put you in contact with someone to help you, or locate you in an emergency.
Good Health Viralex® Attack With Epicor® For Winter Wellness
Don’t let winter slow you down! Ward off winter ills and chills naturally with Good Health’s Viralex® Attack With Epicor
Youth Healthcare Service Set to Close
A key health service for vulnerable New Zealand youth is expected to close within weeks unless emergency funding can be found.
Whooping Cough NZ Cases Double
Two Starship paediatric specialists are warning Kiwi parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against whooping cough after new figures show New Zealand cases are up by over 108% for the same time last year.
Fight winter ills and chills naturally in just 2 hours with new Viralex® attack – now with Epicor®
Trusted New Zealand natural health company, Good Health, has released an exciting new formulation for their popular Viralex® Attack range. Viralex® Attack now includes a unique, ground-breaking, natural ingredient called Epicor®….clinically proven to start working in 2 hours.
NZ natural product clinically proven to improve arthritis
Newly published clinical data show New Zealand dietary supplement, Arthrem, is effective at treating the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a multi-billion dollar global market.
Laser Hair Removal for Men – A Growing Trend
Laser hair removal is no longer the domain of woman. With the hipster beard firmly on trend, one would not be foolish to assume that male hair removal is on the decline – quite the contrary.
WHO Will Be The “Biggest Loser” in 2015?
Residents of the Bay of Plenty will have the opportunity to lose weight and completely transform themselves thanks to the Biggest Loser 12 Week Challenge.
City Dentists announces launch of realtime online appointment booking in Wellington
Dental practice first to launch one-of-a-kind online scheduling system for dental appointments. The first fully integrated system reading and writing live appointment data enabling patients to book online.
Kiwi firm aims to reduce child obesity, firstly here in NZ and then across the ditch
Kiwi firm, Complete Kids Nutrition is passionate about making a difference and helping you as parents. They want to change the way kids perceive healthy foods and snacks and give parents the peace of mind that they are feeding them something genuinely healthy.