Mums of kids with disabilities caused by exposure to epilepsy drug in utero want answers.

We find out the word on the street about whether looking up your symptoms on internet search engines is a good idea.

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?

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.

Music school and library cuts foreshadow more job losses as varsity trims costs.

New Zealand researchers have found a better way to treat hypoglycaemia.

The drug shows promise for babies whose growth is stunted due to issues with the placenta.

Woman died after infected bedsore were not properly treated in rest home.

Study finds good progress is being made but more can be done to reduce salt and sugar.

Maori, Pacific Island babies with a rare heart defect are less likely to survive.

IBD sufferers want businesses required by law to let them use the bathroom.

Language and cultural barriers see Fijian women getting less access to health services.

Snoring is the bane of many lives. A start-up company has got to grips with it.

The late philanthropist's daughter set up the new charitable trust in May last year.

New Zealand has the worst skin cancer rates in the world and you never know who's affected until you get a skin check.

Fertility Center's storage tank in Cleveland malfunctioned, thawing the embryos and eggs.

A brain tumour stopped him paying life insurance, his wife says - then it killed him.

The research suggests ibuprofens "may be" involved in adult male reproductive problems.

DHBs in Auckland have seen a spike in emergency C-sections but it's not clear why.

Perfect storm is almost here for our overloaded hospitals.

Women who use their own tissue in breast reconstruction have fewer post-op complications.

There's nothing wrong with being a little weird, scientists say.