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Health organisation welcomes first medically-approved quit vaping product
New Zealand's first approved quit aid for vaping dependence is a positive step, but tougher regulations remain vital.
Asthma hospitalisations to rise as kids return to school
The Foundation is urging parents, caregivers, and schools to be alert to the signs of an asthma attack.
Half marathon runner calls for better understanding of asthma
Samantha Webber completed the Auckland Half Marathon, raising awareness of asthma affecting 1 in 8 children.
Health organisation calls on Government to reinstate flu tracking programme
The Cardia and Respiratory Foundation NZ is urging the Government to reinstate FluTracking before winter.
Foundation supports stop-smoking provider threatened for rejecting vapes
The Cardiac and Respiratory Foundation NZ condemns loss of stop-smoking contract after provider refused to supply vapes.
“Life just stops”: Woman’s seven-month wait for critical heart operation
Seven-month wait for life-saving heart surgery prompts calls to bring cardiac wait times back within safe limits.
Study finds cannabis damages heart, triggers warning from health organisation
New research links cannabis use to a 2.5-fold increase in serious heart events, the drug may pose greater cardiac risks.
Teen vaping crisis worsens, system 'truly failed to protect them'
New NZ Health Survey figures show daily vaping among 15–17-year-olds has risen from 10.3% to 13.6% in a year.
An eye on osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and fracture easily. People with COPD are at higher risk.
Call for swift action on new RSV protection for infants
A breakthrough RSV treatment for infants, nirsevimab, is under consideration by Medsafe and Pharmac.
Tongariro fire: Respiratory health warning for people living, travelling nearby
People near the Tongariro National Park fire are urged to take precautions as smoke spreads.
Vaping threatens smokefree progress, Government must act now
New Lancet research shows vaping has stalled progress in reducing youth smoking in NZ and deepened inequities.