Health & Bodies

Science has worked out why women are freezing at work

Spoiler it’s because of the patriarchy.

Teens should start school an hour later, NZ researchers say

While two-thirds of teens report good overall wellbeing, researchers say many don’t.

Young workers are more burnt out than any other age group, but why?

“It’s been two years and I still haven’t recovered.”

The scent of summer: why asparagus makes your pee smell

It’s sort of unclear why some people can spell asparagus piss and others can’t.

I want to remove my uterus because my endometriosis is so painful

“Even breathing too deeply makes my whole body feel like it's on fire."

I'm straight but I give guys blow jobs as a side hustle

What it's like being a male sex worker

I have herpes and you probably do too

Eighty percent of people with genital herpes don’t know they have it.

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."

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.

Alcohol needs graphic warnings like ciggies: expert

Picture warnings were 10 times more likely to influence drinking behaviours, a study has found.