Women's health
The Mirena and Jaydess contraceptives are finally free for Kiwi women from November
Once costing Kiwi women up to $500, Pharmac have announced they will fully-fund the two hormone-releasing intrauterine devices from next month.
Why bowel cancer is not just an ‘old man’s disease’: Two young Kiwis share their stories
Two young bowel cancer sufferers share their experience with diagnosis and urge others to take note of the signs and symptoms.
Is the 28-day menstruation cycle actually a myth?
A new study reveals what we thought we knew about the period cycle isn’t so clear-cut after all.
Health and wellness influencer Makaia Carr shares her advice on self-love
''You deserve happiness and success, no matter where you are from''
More FM’s Lana Searle and Sam Baxter on the tight bond they’ve forged over their health struggles
On and off air, the radio stars look out for each other.
I cheated death twice and this is what I came to realise about life
“I had what I believe was a near-death experience... when I woke, I had this amazing sense that my life was perfect the way it was and everything would be okay.”
The truth about osteoporosis and bone health for Kiwi women
Osteoporosis is inevitable bone thinning and there’s little we can do about it, right? Wrong.
Could your ‘healthy eating’ actually be unhealthy? We find out
Could following advice to eat less and exercise more actually end up damaging our health in the long term?
Why entering middle-age is actually the perfect time to get your health back on track
''Time moves on, but how time influences you is up to you.''