Articles for category: Health

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‘Cannabis Clinic spearheads healthcare revolution’

The momentum behind medicinal cannabis is undeniable, with the global market projected to reach $55.8 billion by 2025, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1%.– Since 2018, the Cannabis Clinic has emerged as New Zealand’s foremost healthcare provider, dedicated to delivering tailored care and guidance in the realm of plant-based medicine. Having assisted ...

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Dental Association urges government to switch off sugar tap in schools

The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is urging Government health and education ministries to agree and implement some simple measures to help improve the oral health of our nation’s adolescents this World Oral Health Day (observed 20 March). NZDA President Dr Amanda Johnston says the consumption of sugary drinks is a leading cause for dental ...

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Funding process for child cancer medicines to remain – Pharmac

Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga has decided to keep Rule 8.1b, which allows medicines for treating children with cancer to be automatically funded without Pharmac assessment. “We’ve heard very clearly from clinicians and the whānau of child and adolescent cancer patients that Rule 8.1b has a real impact on treatment and health outcomes,” says Dr ...

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Sleep census provides wake up call on sleep quality – Sealy NZ

Auckland, 15 March 2024 – This World Sleep Day, Sealy NZ is once again lifting the covers on how Kiwis are sleeping, with new research revealing that 90% of New Zealanders believe our personal lives would benefit from better sleep. As part of Sealy’s Global Sleep Survey that explores the sleep habits of over 20,000 ...