HEALTH
CONDITIONS

Eating disorders are often misunderstood by some medical professionals as well as the general public. Eating disorders not only affect the body but have detrimental effects on mental health as well. Current statistics on eating disorders in New Zealand and worldwide indicate that eating disorders are on the rise and as an illness, many are facing it right now.

Prostate cancer rates have dramatically increased over the past few decades, with millions of men being diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. It is important that men are well educated about the risk factors, symptoms, screening and diagnosis as well as potential treatments to protect themselves from secondary types of cancer and increased risk of premature death.

Has it been months now that you are having constant body pain, brain fog and fatigue? Even your digestion seems to be suffering. The pain, stiffness and tenderness that you are experiencing are similar to quite a few other conditions and you are not sure what to do. Perhaps, you might be suffering from Fibromyalgia.

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition which can lead to long term liver damage. Hepatitis is spread in different ways and we need to raise awareness and share more information on this condition so more Kiwis are informed.

Does science bring good news with new and developing treatments in Coeliac Disease and are we looking at a vaccine or a pill? Also, are immune-suppressing drugs still the medication of choice?