New Horizons

Conversations with the scientists, specialists and everyday people at the frontier of medicine and the human spirit.

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People

Finding a way through multiple sclerosis by helping others

During her 15-year journey with MS, the qualification Belinda undertook to help others has also helped her. Before developing MS, Belinda studied psychological science and sociology,...

Belinda Lawrence

Melbourne, Australia

21:37

People

Look forward, keep doing what you love

In a search and rescue job where people's lives depended on him, Dene talks about the coping strategies he developed after experiencing a stroke and, later, a heart attack. He explains how...

Dene Duthie

Auckland, New Zealand

20:54

Scientists

Accelerating recovery from depression

Cam talks about bringing greater precision to the treatment of depression. When what you are experiencing cannot be seen or easily described, finding an effective treatment may involve...

Cameron Higgins

Founder at Resonait

Auckland, New Zealand

25:42

People

Don't give the disease energy

Crohn’s disease is a lifelong and painful condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Rhys talks about the adjustments he has made in his life and career. While he certainly...

Rhys Kerrigan

Auckland, New Zealand

12:38

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Heather Melville Robertson

Host & Producer · Auckland, New Zealand

Through New Horizons, Heather brings you awareness of emerging possibilities for serious and chronic illnesses.

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