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Heart disease costs New Zealand $13.8 billion a year, new report finds
It's the first time the $13.8b economic toll has been calculated for heart disease - and even that's conservative.
Where you live determines whether you survive a heart attack, new report shows
Where you live could shape your chances of surviving heart disease. A new report exposes a postcode lottery in care.
One in five New Zealand deaths is due to heart disease, new report reveals
Heart disease kills 1 in 5 New Zealanders. A new report warns gaps in care are costing lives.
NZ hosts first-of-its-kind course on life-saving heart technique, halves deaths
A first-of-its-kind training course is helping New Zealand cardiologists adopt advanced heart imaging techniques.
Physiotherapy for bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis physiotherapy focuses on clearing phlegm using breathing techniques like deep breaths and huffing to prevent mucus build-up, infection and lung damage.
Easier access to life-saving asthma inhalers now a reality
About 120,000 Kiwis will now be able to collect three months’ supply of their 2-in-1 asthma inhaler at once.
Joining forces for respiratory wellness
AHI Carrier Toshiba has joined our Friends of the Foundation programme, supporting work to improve indoor air quality.
Vaping law breaches fuel Foundation’s training rollout
OIA figures show 125 complaints were lodged and dozens of retailers were found breaching the rules.
Many rentals may still fall short as healthy homes deadline arrives
As winter grips the country, many Kiwis will go to sleep tonight in rental homes that put their health at risk.
Smokefree 2025: A promise gone up in smoke
On World Smokefree Day, concerns were raised that New Zealand drifted from its Smokefree 2025 goal.
"Please don’t die today" - a mother’s fight against asthma
Wellington mum Jade Stevens shares her experience of severe asthma and how a life-changing treatment helped her.
Proposed change to asthma inhaler access could save lives
Pharmac has proposed changes to improve access to 2-in-1 asthma inhalers, with strong support from the Foundation.