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Cheap drug slashes risk of bone fractures, ‘astonishing’ Kiwi trial discovers
The significant findings could help people avoid bone density problems in older age.
Iwi discovers native plant with cannabis-like properties
Discoveries about the plant have exciting potential for new homegrown health products.
Ten most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest year
Value of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.
‘I’ve seen men getting horrible infections’: What it’s really like to be a penis surgeon
Looking for personal growth for the new year? Think twice before you do something drastic.
Ozempic ‘could help patients with Alzheimer’s’
Experts believe role of the medication in reducing inflammation in the body is key.
Kiwi teen who endured brain surgery while awake forced to move to Oz for cancer care
Portia was the youngest in New Zealand to have an awake craniotomy.
'Chew through your brain': Boy's agonising ordeal after insect crawls into ear
Mother shares advice for others after schoolboy terrified by incident.
'Pretty scary time': Pop singer shares update after health shock
'Unfortunately my heart rate hasn’t picked up at all in almost a week'.
Why a Māori builder chose medicine to combat health system inequities
Joshua Brown downs tools for stethoscope, highlighting healthcare inequities for Māori.
'Repugnant and disturbing': Slapping therapy leaves 2 people dead
Hongchi Xiao has been sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter.
What you should know before starting antidepressants
Telegraph: How often do you take them, what are the side effects and when could you start?
Drugs like ibuprofen can damage our gut lining
Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen have been linked to serious health problems.
Medical cannabis company secures $1.2m to boost growth amid tough market
Rua Bioscience CEO Paul Naske is adamant: 'We are here for the long term.'
Green MP questions Pharmac's Māori commitment after advisory group falls
Seymour dodges questions on agency's Māori strategy amid advisory group disestablishment.
Could Pharmac’s ADHD medication changes be a game-changer or a risk?
A new medicine and simplified renewal criteria for those with ADHD.
Women 'blindsided' by Pharmac's hormone replacement switch
Pharmac plans to switch to the Mylan brand of estradiol transdermal patches next year.
Medicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian deal
The company is highlighting the regulatory roadblocks that prevent distribution here.
Why stress can cause a stroke in mid life (and how to prevent it)
Telegraph: It’s never too late to start stroke-proofing our lives.
Australian standards could help thousands of Kiwis with lung and chronic health diseases
COPD affects approximately 200,000 Kiwis aged over 45.
Trump appoints Dr Oz to key US health role
Former TV celebrity chosen to lead the US' massive public health insurance programme.
‘Thought it would never happen’: Govt pays out $15m to Hawke’s Bay health workers
A union delegate claims it took an eight-year 'fight' to get the $15 million payout.
What should I eat while taking antibiotics?
New York Times: How to protect your gut bacteria while taking antibiotics.
'Huge step forward' for Kiwi women as Pharmac funds new menopause drug
The announcement comes amid a global shortage of transdermal oestrogen patches.
Depression can affect sex drive. Here’s how to cope.
While some antidepressants affect libido, others can help restore sexual function.
Unexpected partnership between NZ’s largest iwi and medical cannabis producer
Ngai Tahu confirms financial investment into Marlborough-based company, Puro.
Opinion: The forgotten cancer – lives at stake as we wait for Govt action
OPINION: More than 21,000 Kiwis are living with a blood cancer.
Employee who worked without pay for two years wins $240K from medical cannabis firm
The man worked for two years without pay.