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GPs urged to look for symptoms as gout catches up with society

Aug 8th, 2013 | By Anneka Paul | Category: Front Page Layout, Lead Story, News

Kiwi men, especially Pasifika and Maori, have high rates of gout, a painful condition with links to heart disease and diabetes. ANNEKA PAUL reports.

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Consumer demand for gluten-free food on the rise – but so is the price

Mar 14th, 2012 | By Robbie Parkes | Category: Diversity, Featured Article, Front Page Layout, News, Student Features

Specialty food prices aren’t dropping despite market growth, reports ROBBIE PARKES.

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Pharmac off the table but still under election fire

Nov 21st, 2011 | By Russell Palmer | Category: Front Page Layout, Latest News, News

Trade Minister’s stance not trustworthy, says pharmacy expert.

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Make my pimples go away! Govt eases access to acne-busting drug

Mar 3rd, 2009 | By Jenny Meyer | Category: Featured Article, Features, Student Features

Sufferers of severe acne no longer need a specialist to prescribe them a powerful medication. JENNY MEYER investigates.

Tags: Acne, Isotane, Pharmac, Pimples
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