Every year we have a day to remind people about asthma; how many of us suffer with it and how many New Zealanders die from… Read more »

The thyroid gland and the importance of iodine The thyroid is a gland at the base of your neck. It produces thyroid hormones like T4… Read more »

Thanks to my dear little four-year-old niece, who pretty much lived in her plastic outdoor swimming pool in Auckland over this hot summer, I know… Read more »

Iron is a very important mineral in the body as every cell needs it to function healthily. The medical name for low iron levels is… Read more »

The usual back to school flurry includes getting clothes and books ready and finding the lunch box. This year there is also the consideration of… Read more »

When children first start school or day care it is not uncommon to “catch everything” that is going around as they gradually build up their… Read more »

Nothing ruins a summer holiday quicker than a tummy bug. The vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach cramps that come with a bout of food poisoning (gastroenteritis)… Read more »

Our body’s way of cooling us down when we get hot, stressed or after exercising is to sweat. Sweat is a weak, salty solution produced… Read more »

How to tell if you have just eaten too much or if there is another reason for your pain. A lot of us eat too… Read more »