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The benefits of intentional weight loss in people who are overweight are undeniable. However, the vast number of diets, products... View Article
With the increasing popularity of plant-based diets, there is much discussion about whether these are healthy and nutritious for... View Article
Primary lactase deficiency, the main cause of lactose intolerance, is estimated to affect 8% of people in New Zealand, with substantially... View Article
Through improvements in diagnosis and treatment, one in three people in New Zealand with cancer now achieve sustained remission... View Article
Dietary avoidance of cows’ milk is the only management strategy for infants with cows’ milk protein allergy (CMPA). If continued... View Article
The benefits of intentional weight loss in people who are overweight are obvious and undeniable. However, the vast number of diets,... View Article
This article contains some information on the use of inhaled medicines for COPD treatment that is no longer current. More recent... View Article
The Western Bay of Plenty PHO (WBOPPHO), in conjunction with the University of Auckland, has launched a pilot weight management... View Article
A more recent article has been published on this subject: Weight loss: the options and the evidence The mainstays of obesity... View Article
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterised by recurrent bouts of abdominal discomfort... View Article
This A4 printable patient information sheet is designed to help patients understand the results of blood lipid tests and to describe... View Article
New Zealand is one of the most overweight countries in the world. The proportion of people who are overweight or obese is highest... View Article
Dabigatran to be listed | Most broad spectrum antibiotics do not affect the combined oral contraceptive | Prescription kitchen View Article
Extensively hydrolysed formula for infants aged under six months and soy formula for infants aged over six months are the first-line... View Article
People with a confirmed diagnosis of coeliac disease must adhere to a life-long gluten-free diet. When first diagnosed, nutritional... View Article
The incidence and impact of malnutrition in older people is underestimated. The best option for treating malnutrition is to enhance... View Article
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People with COPD are generally underweight, have reduced muscle mass and are often malnourished, leading to other health problems.... View Article
Ask a Pacific person what a healthy lifestyle means for them and the response will depend on who you are talking to. For young... View Article
A more recent article has been published on this subject: Weight loss: the options and the evidence Improving diet and increasing... View Article
In the past, the faecal fat test was sometimes used to aid the diagnosis of steatorrhoea. This practice is no longer recommended.... View Article
New Zealanders are getting fatter. That’s a fact. When a problem is getting worse, it is time to reassess the methods we are using... View Article
When advice is provided to patients about reducing cardiovascular risk, lifestyle advice is usually discussed first. The mechanisms... View Article
Vegetarian diets are becoming increasingly popular, but is this type of diet healthy for a child? The answer is that a well-planned... View Article
Pregnancy outcomes can be improved by following important nutritional guidelines; achieve a healthy body weight prior to conception... View Article
A summary of the findings of a recent study which raises questions about how much people understand about cholesterol and its... View Article
Osteoporosis and subsequent fracture may be prevented by maintaining adequate calcium and vitamin D levels, undertaking regular... View Article
Many older people suffer from the “anorexia of ageing”. The best option for treating malnutrition is to enhance normal... View Article
Advice on Māori customs and protocols relating to food. View Article
In most cases, nutrient needs can be met by consuming a well balanced diet, without the need for supplements. When a nutrient... View Article
Managing diet is a priority for the health and wellbeing of people with diabetes. Measures such as glycaemic index, glycaemic... View Article
Although breastfeeding is the best option for an infant, cows’ milk based formula is recommended if breast feeding does... View Article
When people are newly diagnosed with coeliac disease, their nutritional status is often compromised, and they may require repletion... View Article
Coeliac disease is a common but often unrecognised disorder, affecting about 1 in 100 people. Symptoms of coeliac disease are... View Article
Most cases of constipation in adults are mild and intermittent and respond to lifestyle changes such as increasing fibre in the... View Article
Lactose intolerance affects many adults and children. It is either genetically determined or experienced transiently as a result... View Article
Irritable bowel syndrome affects approximately 1 in 10 people, mainly women between the ages of 20 and 50 years. Treatment is... View Article
Assessing the risk and benefit of alternative therapy for GI conditions View Article