Monday briefs
Your weekly health news round-up.
Epilepsy and contraception
For many women decisions about starting birth control and choosing a birth control method can be challenging. If you have epilepsy, your choice requires even more thought because some anti-epilepsy medication can make some types of birth control less effective.
What you need to know about falls prevention
Falls are the single largest cause of injury for New Zealanders across all age groups. Falls become increasingly common and far more likely to cause injury after the age of 55. Learn how you can help reduce the risk of falls and the harm they cause.
Diet soda drinkers, beware
Artificial sweeteners are said to be ‘lite’ but they leave a heavy burden on your health. Recent studies have confirmed that the sweeteners used in diet sodas and other lite drinks increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Here's what you need to know about testosterone
Testosterone is blamed for violence in males, implicated in sport scandals, linked to sexual prowess, desired by gym devotees, and promoted as a tonic for ageing. But how many of us really understand what testosterone is, what it does, and why it’s important?
Inhaler use
Videos on how to correctly use a range of inhalers, and a nebuliser. To get the most benefit from the medication, it is important to use the correct technique when using your device.
What's new?
Each month a range of new topics are created or updated. This section highlights some of the key changes month by month.
Video library
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App library
Mobile apps are made to support lifestyle, disease management, mental wellbeing and behaviour change, but how do you know if they work, or they are safe to use? Our library, currently funded by the Ministry of Health, comprises of apps that have been reviewed by a range of experts, so you can decide which ones are right for you.