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'Good economic policy': BusinessNZ pushing for renewed approach into health spending
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (90+ words) Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on There's growing calls to boost the health system in order to drive economic growth, and BusinessNZ has outlined its concerns. The list of Health Priorities calls on political parties to take a smarter approach…...
'Last resort': Expert explains how MDMA can treat PTSD
1+ week, 1+ day ago (93+ words) An Australian clinical psychologist says she's excited to see New Zealand following Australia in offering MDMA as a treatment option for PTSD. Medsafe has given two psychiatrists approval to prescribe the drug. Monica Schweickle says she's had the ability to…...
Labour promises to end nurse hiring freeze, offer jobs to all graduates
1+ week, 6+ day ago (95+ words) Labour says there's no excuse for keeping the nursing hiring freeze in place. It's promising to give every graduate nurse a job offer once they pass their exams. The policy would cost $525 million over four years, using currently unallocated funding…...
Concerns raised as more teen boys injecting unregulated peptides for muscle growth
2+ week, 6+ day ago (135+ words) Newstalk ZB Social media and the 'manosphere' are leaving teen boys with image concerns, and they're turning to unregulated injectable supplements to improve their appearance. Experts have raised the alarm after more young men have been found utilising injectable peptides…...
'Overdue': Paul Henry expands on ACT's bid for cancer centre
3+ week, 1+ day ago (136+ words) Listen: 100 Years of ZB Podcast hosted by Mike Hosking ACT is hoping big-money backers will support its cancer hospital plan, paired with some Crown funding. The party wants to build a $2-billion-dollar world-class cancer clinic in New Zealand - with campuses…...
Erin O'Hara: Why do we love quick health fixes?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (81+ words) Newstalk ZB Listen: 100 Years of ZB Podcast hosted by Mike Hosking Thanks to social media and similar online platforms, quick health fixes are more available than ever, and people are often drawn to solutions that feel simple and immediate. Quick…...
Ryan Bridge: How fast-food companies are reacting to the weight loss jab craze
3+ week, 4+ day ago (236+ words) Listen: 100 Years of ZB Podcast hosted by Mike Hosking You've probably noticed a few people now, there are loads out there, on the jab and looking skinny. The weight-loss miracle drugs mean people eat less. Less food and less often....
"Very positive step": Endometriosis advocate 'absolutely delighted' by new diagnosis guidelines
3+ week, 5+ day ago (94+ words) Listen: 100 Years of ZB Podcast hosted by Mike Hosking An endometriosis advocacy group is praising New Zealand's commitment to finally easing the diagnosis burden. The Government's launching new criteria mid-next year, supporting GPs to make the diagnosis and treat it…...