Following a deadly blackout, Venezuela's leader has come up with a wild theory.

New study uses sewage samples to compare risk of drug-resistant bacteria around the globe.

Babies are being born with a serious disorder because of a medication taken by their mums.

Cough medicines are no longer available over the counter -- prescription or pharmacy only

NZ doctors say Thomas Bierstedt "certainly" diagnosed Kiwi patients for $80,000 operations

Outgoing NZORD boss describes Pharmac decision over drug funding as a human rights issue.

COMMENT: Medical cannabis should not be too tightly regulated.

Several Kiwi patients swear by Dr Bierstedt, but a complaint was made about his NZ visit.

Simon Bridges is following in Richard Nixon's footsteps with politicisation of cannabis.

A common fertility procedure doesn't boost success rates of pregnancy, NZ researchers say.

Diabetic boy died after mother sought help of popular herbalist.

Forget to take your medication? A new digital pill will alert you - and your doctor.

Medicinal marijuana company claims cannabis sales set to boom.

Key data shows that the world is much better off today than ever before in history.

Multi-million dollar investment for new research hub brings hope for medical breakthroughs

The boss of a failed cannabis company has spoken out.

Australian physicians want to minimise harm.

Small doses of caffeine might help babies born up to eight weeks early.

The drugs provide life-changing treatment to those with hepatitis C and haemophilia.

Factitious disorder label damaging for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients who need treatment.

Steph Aston has been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease - but she can't get help.

Doctors were left "astonished" when a man coughed up a perfect cast of one of his lungs.

The surprising lack of awareness about HIV. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Changes introduced to bill after talks between Government partners.

Whanganui pharmacy raises alarm on stock

Nine month delay for crucial heart scan. "It only takes that long to have a baby."

The naturopath had paint thrown at her car. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Conjoined twins from Bhutan were separated at an Australian hospital on Friday.

Health board suspects meningococcal claims penned by a senior doctor.

Doctor was at Japanese restaurant when emergency call about meningococcal case came.