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1 Dec , 2025

Gut Health and Iron Absorption

How your digestive system influences iron uptake Have you ever wondered how your body turns food into lasting energy? The answer lies not just in what you eat, but also in how well your body absorbs key nutrients, such as iron. The truth is, nu...

6 Nov , 2025

Hidden Nutrient Deficiencies in New Zealand

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Iron, News and Tips, Vitamin D

Hidden Nutrient Deficiencies in New Zealand And How At-Home Testing Can Help Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty, even after a good night’s sleep? If you’re constantly battling fatigue, low mood, or lingering aches, the cause might not...

6 Nov , 2025

How Does Vitamin D Deficiency Happen?

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News and Tips, Vitamin D

How Does Vitamin D Deficiency Happen? And What to Do About It Feeling tired, achy, or generally low in mood or energy? You might be experiencing the effects of a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is essential for bones, immunity, and energy, but...

22 Sep , 2025

Bowel Screening in New Zealand: Your Guide to Early Detection

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Bowel Cancer, News and Tips

Bowel cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early, and screening is the key to finding it in time. In New Zealand, the National Bowel Screening Programme has shown that a FIT (faecal immunochemical test) can detect at least 7 out...

22 Sep , 2025

Fertility testing in New Zealand: Your Guide to Testing, Ovulation, and Fertile Days

Fertility in New Zealand: Your Guide to Testing, Ovulation, and Fertile Days

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News and Tips, Women's Health

Fertility can bring up a mix of emotions, from hope and curiosity to frustration and determination. Whether you’re just starting to try for a baby, have been on the journey for some time, or are supporting someone you love, this is an opportunity to...

10 Sep , 2025

What is Prostate Cancer? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Support in NZ

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News and Tips, Prostate Cancer

What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand men, with around 4,000 diagnosed each year. Despite its prevalence, many men know little about the prostate gland, its function, or what symptoms to watch out for....

3 Sep , 2025

Your Bowel Health: The Silent Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

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Bowel Cancer, News and Tips

Bowel health is something many of us avoid talking about but it’s a conversation we need to be having. In New Zealand, bowel cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and the second leading cause of cancer death. Yet it’s also one of the m...

20 Aug , 2025

Iron Matters: Why So Many Kiwis Are Low on Iron (And What to Do About It)

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Iron, News and Tips

At Smith Biomed, we’re committed to helping you take control of your health with the right information and convenient tools like our Ferritin (Iron Deficiency) Test Here's what you need to know about why iron matters, how to spot a deficiency, and...

6 Aug , 2025

Women’s Health Week: 5 At-Home Health Tests Every Woman Should Know About

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News and Tips, Women's Health

In support of Te Wiki Hauora Wāhine | Women’s Health Week, 11–17 August 2025 Women’s Health Week (Te Wiki Hauora Wāhine) is a long-overdue initiative in Aotearoa. A time for all wāhine, cisgender, transgender, and gender-diverse individuals to pau...

6 Aug , 2025

Fixing Iron Deficiency: What to Test, What to Take, and Why

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Iron, News and Tips

With expert insights from Dr Libby Weaver’s book, Fix Iron First Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional issues in Aotearoa, especially among women. If you’re feeling unusually tired, low in energy, or having trouble focusing, low ir...

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