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Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," plays a crucial role in maintaining our health. It supports bone health, boosts the immune system, and even affects mood and energy levels. Despite its importance, misconceptions about vitamin D...

Iron plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's overall health, yet many people grapple with iron-related conditions without fully understanding their implications. Two terms often used interchangeably are iron deficiency and anaemia, leading to...

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to reassess our habits and commit to a healthier lifestyle. Elizabeth, a clinical pharmacist and our Clinical Consultant, shares her top three tips to help you achieve better health and vitality. From...

Maintaining a healthy bowel is essential for overall well-being. Our digestive system is complex, and influenced by various factors, including our diet, lifestyle, and genetics. Bowel health isn’t just about avoiding discomfort or managing regularity...

Smith BioMed was founded in 2002 with a pioneering vision: to leverage rapid, on-site disposable tests for detecting drugs of abuse in the workplace. Emerging in an era where these types of tests were gaining traction across the United States and Eur...

As we transition into the warmer months in New Zealand, it's essential to stay on top of your health. Home health tests offer a convenient and discreet way to monitor your well-being, helping you catch potential issues early or manage existing condit...

Vitamin D is talked about a lot. We all know that we need it but do we truly know what we need it for? It’s also well known that we get most of our Vitamin D from sunlight, but are there any other ways we get what we need? We want to take you thro...

We’re here to talk about that superhero again. You know the one, the one that delivers oxygen to every cell in the body giving us the energy needed to function properly. Iron. In the realm of nutrition, few elements hold as much significance as...

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers in New Zealand, with thousands of new cases diagnosed each year. Despite these numbers, there’s good news: when detected early, bowel cancer is highly treatable, leading...

When it’s winter, many of us find ourselves bundled up indoors basking in the warmth of our homes. While winter brings a sense of coziness, it also brings a risk of Vitamin D deficiency. Is there really a link between the winter season and Vitamin...