Monday briefs – 17 June 2019
NZ has highest rate of Legionnaires' in the world; new vaping website launched...and other health news.
Vitamin K (for babies)
Babies have low levels of vitamin K in their bodies at birth. Without vitamin K, babies are at risk of getting a rare bleeding disorder. A single vitamin K injection given at birth is the most effective way of preventing this.
Reducing your risk of dementia
Some dementia risk factors are difficult or impossible to change. However, the good news is, some risk factors can be changed. By following healthy lifestyle habits, you can reduce your chances of cognitive decline and dementia as you get older.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that is passed on through close contact with another person. In most people it is harmless, but it can cause serious health problems for people with weakened immune systems and for unborn babies.
Anger linked to illness in old age
All emotions are necessary and can direct your behaviour in useful ways, but when anger overwhelms you it can impact on your health and wellbeing, particularly as you get older.
Vaginal thrush
Vaginal thrush is a common yeast infection that affects most women at some stage. Common symptoms include pain, itching and vaginal discharge.
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.
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