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Is your handheld electronic device crippling you?

Is your handheld electronic device crippling you?

Intensive users of handheld devices were more likely to report wrist and hand pain, with signs linked to possible carpal tunnel syndrome.

By Geoff • 1 min read • Sun, 2nd Jul 2017

New website to help emphysema sufferers

Health Technologies

New website to help emphysema sufferers

More than 200,000 New Zealanders with emphysema could get earlier diagnosis and specialist advice through the Australian site, doctors say.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

3D Printing revolutionises health education in South Island

Health Technologies

3D Printing revolutionises health education in South Island

New Zealanders are using 3D printing to help educate communities about diabetes, demonstrating how technology can enhance learning.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

Could smartphones help prevent strokes?

Health Technologies

Could smartphones help prevent strokes?

Apps could help curb rising stroke rates by nudging younger adults to tackle diabetes, obesity and other modifiable risks.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017

Global Stories

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Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes

Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes

A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017