Monday briefs – 17 December 2018
Low rate of listeria among pregnant Kiwi mums; but why are Pacific mothers still at risk?... and other health news from around the world.
Calcium channel blockers
Calcium channel blockers are a group of medicines that are used to treat a variety of conditions related to your heart.
How "being a man" is harming men's health
Men are more reluctant to go to the doctor, and less likely to be honest once they get there – and this is putting them at risk.
Common sleep problems
Nearly everyone has difficulty getting to sleep from time to time, but for some people, this can be a regular ongoing problem. When this happens, not only do you feel tired but it can really interfere with your day-to-day functioning and affect your health. Learning how to manage sleep problems can greatly improve your quality of life.
Why PSA testing is only worth it for some
Many men who have prostate cancer will die with it, rather than of it.
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.