Doctors believe an HIV-positive man who underwent a stem cell transplant has been cured as a result of the procedure.

Survey finds only 10 per cent of outlets meet the voluntary criteria for safety.

Children are bearing the brunt of the economic recession, with around 2000 more kids admitted to hospital last year compared to 2007, according to a report compiled by the Children's Social Health Monitor.

It is not yet a panacea for all ills, but it is getting close.

A popular new pet is all the rage in Britain, but it comes with a warning.

A sudden epidemic of polio has ravaged the Democratic Republic of Congo.

After two of her children developed rheumatic fever, Te Aroha Teriaki is warning parents to always err on the side of caution.

A breast cancer campaign calling for women to post photos of their breasts online has caused a NZ website to crash.

Scientists this week announced the first pill to provide effective protection against Aids.

Drug-buying agency Pharmac is set to provide greater access to an expensive drug used to treat brain cancer.

Federated Farmers want a ban on pollen imports and an end to artificial pollination of kiwifruit after Psa was found in pollen samples.

Up to four patients in NZ have contracted a killer strain of a superbug which inhabits other bacteria.