The 81-year old biotech consultant says dementia is the world's greatest medical problem.

COMMENT: Computers can now predict your death date. Would you want to know?

Sexual harassment is rife in the medical profession, female doctors and union say.

Doctor indecently assaulted mental health patient on ice-skating trip.

Otago University's Professor Anna Ranta discusses stroke risk and research. Source / Otago University

The number of stroke sufferers could increase by 40 per cent in just the next decade.

New Zealand's first woman doctor was struck off in Britain.

Taking everyday drugs on holiday could land travellers in a foreign prison.

Rural GPs say healthcare in regions is affected heavily during peak tourist season.

A mother trying to care for her sick child was distraught after he sat on a thermometer.

Statistics show more and more Māori and Pasifika students training to become doctors.

A family finally has access to legal, medical cannabis. But the costs are crippling.

But the union is pleased with the panel's recommendations around staffing.

Ardern responds to Trump's speech suggesting US eyeing Trans-Pacific trade talks again.

Renowned chemist humbled to be joining a fellowship that includes her childhood heroes.

For years Kendra Jackson thought her runny nose and headaches were due to allergies.

An overwhelming majority of doctors are confident in childhood immunisation, study finds.

We may be facing a bad winter for flu viruses and growing asthma problems.

Rise in misinformed patients demanding treatments that don't work has GPs worried.

High-risk genetic mutation made famous by Angelina Jolie focus of major NZ cancer study.

Holly was a bubbly little girl, until she developed a condition similar to Alzheimer's.

Nurses say a "safe environment for both patients and nurses" at the top of their agenda.

With a prescription and the right contacts, Baden Ngan Kee bought himself an extra year.

Can you guess which body parts you could lose and still live a relatively normal life?

The flu vaccine has arrived in New Zealand - but will it work?

Study may be a breakthrough for women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Cutting edge tech promises orthotics users a chance to walk pain free - but at a cost.

They're belittled, humiliated and pushed to their limits. Mava Enoka reports.

Nicole Kildare says short-staffing at Tauranga Hospital over Christmas nearly killed her.

EDs seeing new wave of ultra-potent synthetic drugs are being invited to join new effort.