It's been a year and no decision has been made on funding for cancer drug Keytruda.

There's a lot of fear-mongering around pregnancy, but what does the science say?

Many women struggle with memory in last three months of pregnancy, study finds.

Dr Rana Awdish saw first-hand the inability to see the patient behind the disease.

Surgeons could face disciplinary action if they operate without consent.

Most vapers used e-cigarettes to quit smoking, new study suggests.

New blood test could pick up Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms show.

Scientists have gained important insights into the role of an influential molecule.

"Super-sniffer" Joy Milne is now helping with disease research to honour him.

Good diving gear, 100kg of bodyweight and mind techniques helped lost diver survive.

Increasing societal awareness and acceptance of gender diversity likely behind trend.

First to grow cannabis in New Zealand, Mother Suzanne Aubert is destined for sainthood.

Fluoroquinolones are dispensed at pharmacies, but they can have serious side effects.

Borrowing an elite athlete's bacteria could make you stronger.

Sheree Insley talks about her first summer since she went through chemo and other lengthy hospital treatment for a bowel tumour discovered a year ago. / Greg Bowker

Jason Guttenbeil should be dead by now but a miracle drug has him looking to the future.

Why do men and women suffer stress differently? Brain researchers aim to solve the puzzle.

UCOL nursing graduates are finding success in the working world.

It is offensive to doctors to suggest they use morphine for euthanasia.

Kiwi researchers are developing a strong, anaesthetic as an opioid alternative

The surgical mesh can no longer be supplied for transvaginal operations.

Eva McGauley has terminal cancer but a miracle drug has seen her tumours disappear.

Should medical cannabis be legalised? Russell Brown goes to Nelson in search of answers.

Cost of imports points to local production as Govt moves to liberalise the law.

Artist Billy Apple has helped to prove that microbes in our faeces are unique identifiers.

An explainer video for endometriosis. Information from www.nzendo.org.nz

WARNING: Graphic. Shocking footage shows how a veteran died while his nurses laughed.

A new simulator is being trialled to teach surgeons how to do a tricky keyhole neonatal surgery where a baby's trachea and esophagus are stitched together.

Professor Brian Cox is baffled by the anti-vax movement.

Health and technology experts meet in Rotorua this week to diuscuss the latest trends.