Health
Top Stories for Tuesday 1 December 2020
Whakaari/White Island: Family of victims focussing on anniversary; Whakaari/White Island: A legal perspective on charges; Wellington weather causes trouble; Only 4000 out of 300,000 vaccinated after… Audio
The exploding health issue where treatment is lagging behind
Diabetes is a massive health issue for New Zealand and disproportionately affects Māori and Pasifika. So why are we so far behind when it comes to using new drugs that improve treatment? Audio
GPs tell inquest they were unaware Pharmac changed their patients' epilepsy drugs
Two GPs caring for patients who died after switching brands of an epilepsy drug say they were not aware of the Pharmac brand switch when they prescribed the drug for their patients.
Epilepsy deaths: GPs not aware of brand switches
Two GPs caring for patients who died after switching brands of an epilepsy drug say they were not aware of the Pharmac brand switch when they prescribed the drug for their patients.
The GPs were… Video, Audio
WorkSafe charges 13 parties over Whakaari eruption
After the largest and most complex investigation WorkSafe has ever carried out, it's laid criminal charges against 13 parties in relation to the Whakaari White Island eruption last December - ten… Audio
Government pushes on with sick leave entitlement bill
The government will introduce a bill to double sick leave entitlements to 10 days.
Legionnaires' puts five in hospital in Tasman, Marlborough over November
Gardeners are being warned to protect themselves against Legionnaires' disease after five people in the upper South Island were hospitalised with it this month.
Expert Feature: Podiatry and looking after your feet
This week's expert feature was all about foot health. Ben Lamb, the head of podiatry at Health and Sport Central in Christchurch joined the show to answer questions about feet. Audio
Sweet victory? Hidden sugar dominates Bad Taste awards
The Bad Taste Food Awards aim to highlight claims used to promote food products as being healthier than they really are.
Work to reform welfare system 'unjustifiably slow' - Child Poverty Action Group
The CPAG has criticised a lack of speed in lifting families out of poverty, but the Prime Minister says the government has made significant progress which it would be unfair to dismiss. Audio
Friends inDEED: Assistance dogs and the crucial role they play
Dogs have long been called man's best friend - but some go far beyond that: providing a critical role in helping people live their lives. Author Sue Allison's new book Friends inDEED looks at how… Audio
The Kiwi revolutionising hip & knee replacements
Dr Ju Zhang, CEO of Formus Labs says you wouldn't build a car without knowing the right parts that fit, and it shouldn't be any different with joint replacement surgery. Audio
Drug change not ruled out as factor in epilepsy death, neurologist's report says
The first official recognition that changing brands of epilepsy drugs may have been a factor in at least one of six deaths has come to light as a Chief Coroner's inquest into the brand switch opens…
Inquest examining epilepsy brand switch opens today
A neurologist's report to the Coroner says changing brands of the anti-seizure drug lamotrigine cannot be ruled out as a factor in the death of 31-year-old Auckland man Andre Maddock in December 2019.
…He Waharoa - A Māori kaupapa approach to mental health.
He Waharoa uses a Mātauranga Māori approach (understanding and knowledge) as part of their health services in Gisborne. Justine Murray joins Nick Tupara who talks about how the practice of art can… Audio
Age no barrier to successful weight loss, study shows
A new study from the University of Warwick has concluded that lifestyle changes to manage weight loss are effective in reducing obesity regardless of age. Lead author Dr Thomas Barber of Warwick… Audio
The secret to living to well into your 90s (or older)
Dr Claudia Kawas is searching for the secrets to living a longer and healthier life. Kawas and her team have been running a major study of ageing California residents for more than two decades. She… Audio
Calling Home: Corinne Ambler in Budapest, Hungary
Former journalist Corrine Ambler reckons Budapest is the most beautiful city in Europe. She is Calling Home this week to tell us about the incredible city - and her experience having Covid-19 while… Audio
Is running or walking better for you?
We all know the benefits of exercise — but do we need to run to get the best returns, or can we get a sufficient dose just from walking? Sports engineer Steve Haake pits running against walking and… Audio
Covid-19: Plans for trials of drugs to help fight off virus
A New Zealand company is planning clinical trials of drugs which it says show promise in fighting the Covid-19 virus.