Health advice
Our articles are written by New Zealand doctors, and give you information on how to spot symptoms, treatments and medications available, as well as tips for prevention and self-care.
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Hay Fever
Hay fever is a very common condition in New Zealand that tends to affect most people worst in spring & summer. Learn about the symptoms & treatment.
Hand, foot and mouth
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a very common viral infection. It normally affects children aged 10 or younger.
Glandular fever
Glandular fever is a viral infection that is most common in teens and young adults.
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is a broad term used to describe infections of the gut that cause diarrhoea and vomiting.
Eczema
Eczema is a really common skin condition that causes skin dryness, itch, and rash.
Diverticular Disease
Diverticular disease is a disease of the bowel that is increasingly common as you get older. Learn about the symptoms and some preventative actions.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a common condition that causes glucose (sugar) levels in the blood to become too high. This is called hyperglycaemia.
Cold Sores
Cold sores are tiny, painful blisters that usually appear on a person's face & can be contagious. Find out how you can protect yourself against them.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in New Zealand. Read about the symptoms and learn how to protect yourself.
Bronchitis (Acute)
Acute bronchitis is a common chest infection that can affect people of any age. Read about the symptoms and learn how to protect yourself.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal human emotion, but when you’re unable to control it and it starts to disrupt your life, that is what’s called an anxiety disorder.
Depression
Depression is extremely common in New Zealand, with 1 in 6 people experiencing it at some point during their lifetime.
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal human emotion, but when you’re unable to control it and it starts to disrupt your life, that is what’s called an anxiety disorder.
Depression
Depression is extremely common in New Zealand, with 1 in 6 people experiencing it at some point during their lifetime.
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Hay Fever
Hay fever is a very common condition in New Zealand that tends to affect most people worst in spring & summer. Learn about the symptoms & treatment.
Glandular fever
Glandular fever is a viral infection that is most common in teens and young adults.
Bronchitis (Acute)
Acute bronchitis is a common chest infection that can affect people of any age. Read about the symptoms and learn how to protect yourself.
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Hand, foot and mouth
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a very common viral infection. It normally affects children aged 10 or younger.
Eczema
Eczema is a really common skin condition that causes skin dryness, itch, and rash.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Hay Fever
Hay fever is a very common condition in New Zealand that tends to affect most people worst in spring & summer. Learn about the symptoms & treatment.
Hand, foot and mouth
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a very common viral infection. It normally affects children aged 10 or younger.
Glandular fever
Glandular fever is a viral infection that is most common in teens and young adults.
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is a broad term used to describe infections of the gut that cause diarrhoea and vomiting.
Diverticular Disease
Diverticular disease is a disease of the bowel that is increasingly common as you get older. Learn about the symptoms and some preventative actions.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a common condition that causes glucose (sugar) levels in the blood to become too high. This is called hyperglycaemia.
Cold Sores
Cold sores are tiny, painful blisters that usually appear on a person's face & can be contagious. Find out how you can protect yourself against them.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in New Zealand. Read about the symptoms and learn how to protect yourself.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal human emotion, but when you’re unable to control it and it starts to disrupt your life, that is what’s called an anxiety disorder.