New ZealandBlood recipient says thanks for the boostRon Pattenden has an estimated 100 donors to thank for keeping him alive.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFewer babies dying than ever beforeA perinatal and maternal mortality report reveals the best results in history.12 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandScanning replaces prickingDiabetic says device replacing need for regular finger pricks could be life-changing.22 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandMidCentral DHB in breach of health codeCare of diabetic woman which ended in stillbirth of her baby prompts review of DHB.22 May 01:53 AM
New ZealandStudy focuses on preventing diabetes and healthy weightResearchers are appealing for participants for a major new probiotics study.28 Apr 07:22 AM
LifestyleRevolutionary pill lets you live foreverThe revolutionary drug being researched could help damaged DNA to miraculously repair.28 Mar 02:43 AM
New Zealand$1.6 million boost for diabetes studyThe New Zealand Health Research Council has injected $1.6 million into a research project to tackle diabetes.14 Mar 11:56 PM
LifestyleIs there a link between dementia and deafness?Strong evidence of link between deafness and dementia, says US expert.03 Mar 08:30 PM
WorldHeart attack killed Kim, says North KoreaNorth Korea has rejected an autopsy finding that nerve agent killed Kim Jong Nam.02 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandEmergency beacon saves tramper's lifeTaking an emergency beacon with him on a tramp saved a diabetic man's life this weekend. The man was part of a group which was tramping 20 Feb 01:03 AM
KahuKey to tackling diabetes could lie in our gutKiwi researchers will investigate whether microbes found inside our gut could hold the key to battling the development of diabetes.08 Feb 11:20 PM
WorldScientists create human-pig embryoA successful blend of human and pig cells may improve chances for for human organ transplants.26 Jan 07:38 PM
LifestyleScientists discover breakthrough blood testExperts at Boston University claim to have discovered the game-changing test06 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandCould the bugs inside us boost weight loss?Kiwi scientists are exploring the mysterious role the bugs inside us play in regulating our diet and metabolism.04 Jan 12:43 AM
KahuPasifika factors probed in sugary drinks studyThe toll of sugary drinks on the health of Pacific Island people is an issue close to the heart of 23-year-old Paul Nai, who is leading a new study on cultural drivers of consumption.02 Jan 04:02 AM
New ZealandDispelling the myths around diabetesFor children living with type 1 diabetes from a young age, injecting themselves with insulin and batting off the misconception can be a real struggle.23 Dec 10:15 PM
PoliticsGovt finds extra cash to prevent blindnessTop-up a short-term measure, ministry says23 Dec 01:54 AM
New ZealandDentists: Show us sugar by the teaspoonDentists spell out sugar control policies they say are needed08 Dec 11:01 AM
New ZealandNZ study offers hope on type-2 diabetesA million-dollar Kiwi study has revealed a new mechanism in the body that could offer new hope for those with a genetic susceptibility to type 2 diabetes.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: The positive power of peersIt's unusual to get diabetes if you're under 20. So diabetic teens from across Hawke's Bay have come together to share their stories, make new friends and have fun. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Dec 05:43 PM
New ZealandParents reject help for obese kidsThe Government's new plan to get help for obese kids is proving a turn-off to many parents.22 Nov 11:39 PM
New ZealandDiabetes forces carbs cut during pregnancyPregnancy study seeks better control of diabetes.22 Nov 01:26 AM
New ZealandCouple helped by diabetes adviceFirst users of advice "toolkit" report more exercise, smaller meals.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFat tax a turn-off for fast foodTax would lead 14 per cent to quit, survey finds31 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandWalk after meals helps manage diabetesA walk after a meal could help people with type-2 diabetes better manage their blood-sugar levels, new research has found.17 Oct 10:00 PM
OpinionSugar tax a start to tackling obesityCOMMENT: A day-long symposium on eliminating sugary drinks from New Zealand concluded there is no silver bullet - but a tax would be a good first step.15 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandPrison staff help inmate lose 68kgHealth services staff from Waikeria Prison have supported a prisoner to significantly improved his health by losing 68kg in six months. Jack 13 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandInsurer prescribes more help for workersSurvey finds 59 per cent are stressed at least weekly01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandObese youngsters' serious health risksForty per cent of obese children and adolescents in a New Zealand study have been found to be at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes in future.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily speaks out over deathThe family of a Rotorua man who died suddenly last year have hit out at what they believe are "systemic failures" in the health system14 Sep 07:05 PM
WorldRotary makes life brighter in VanuatuRotary is more than just a group that puts up park benches and runs sausages sizzles outside local hardware shops. Rotary's humanitarian 05 Sep 03:40 AM
New ZealandStudy: Surgery effective for obese patientsWeight-loss surgery is an effective option for obese patients with type-2 diabetes, a New Zealand study has found.15 Aug 02:29 AM
