Margo White is an established feature writer and columnist. One of her earliest journalism jobs was with the NZ Listener, where she was a writer and later Arts and Books Editor. She has spent several years as a senior writer at Metro magazine, and was the deputy editor at New Zealand Geographic before deciding to go back to full-time freelancing. Then the recession kicked in. That’s how smart she is. She is catholic in her choice of subject material (just as long as it’s nothing to do with technology) and is more interested in examining the science of health than recommending that people take their vitamins, exercise three times a week and cut down on the carbs. She believes people can worry far too much about their health, but could pay more attention to her own.
Margo White
High blood pressure: it’s complicated
A combination of factors should be considered when assessing if blood pressure is too high. [more]
The detoxification mystification
A Kiwi blogger is campaigning against "scientifically absurd" detox treatments. [more]
Glow-in-the-dark bacteria light the way
An Auckland microbiologist is using the bioluminescence of some animals to help find new drugs to fight bacteria. [more]
Laughing for health
The evidence that laughter can ease pain or confer any specific health benefits is far from conclusive, but it certainly seems to be contagious. [more]
A first-aid guide to summer pests
Some tips for dealing with close encounters of the critter kind these holidays. [more]
Please rub your hands
Thought the best way to wash your hands involved soap? Actually a Hail Mary and plenty of friction does the trick. [more]
Misunderstood essential tremor
Essential tremor makes little difference to most people with the disorder but it can make life difficult for some. [more]
Unleashing our regenerative powers
New Zealand researchers are doing ground-breaking work in healing technologies. [more]
The altruism anomaly
Even babies understand it, but the paradox of why we give to others is still unresolved. [more]
Left side neglect after a stroke
Strokes or brain injuries can cause hemineglect, in which the brain sees only half the world. [more]
Eric Cesal interview
The American architect discusses rebuilding Haiti and designing houses for the real world. [more]
The great stem cell therapy swindle
Anyone selling such therapies is promising things that science can’t yet... [more]
Our rate of rheumatic fever is a crime
Rheumatic fever persists in Maori and Pasifika children – is that why we are dragging our tails? [more]
Epilepsy assist dogs
Sight-impaired people were the first to get help from dogs. Now specially trained pooches are transforming the lives of those with conditions ranging from epilepsy to autism. [more]
A problem shared
A new twist on Problem Solving Therapy can reduce self-harm rates by a spectacular amount. [more]
Housing for all ages and stages
Houses designed with possible disabilities in mind may also save money. [more]
When is a noise annoying?
Irritating noises have less to do with acoustics than with the hearer’s mental... [more]
HoneyLab enters medicinal market
A new and ambitious local player has entered the therapeutic honey market. [more]