and feel controlled around meals which can lead to emotional and eating difficulties later,” says Dr Joan Brunton, clinical director for eating disorders at mental health care provider Priory.

Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says – “rainfall in the area in the last week was the likely cause of the high levels of faecal bacteria”.

Local Democracy reports Health New Zealand issued a warning about toxic algae bloom in the lake almost two weeks ago. A swimmer was poisoned before the warning was in place. Symptoms can include skin ...

A second person has been poisoned by the toxic algae in Lake Hood near Ashburton. National Public Health Service (NPHS) medical officer of health Dr Cheryl Brunton said the person was jet-skiing last ...