OpinionMedical cannabis access needs sorting firstCOMMENT: Medical cannabis should not be too tightly regulated.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning to German surgeon who travelled to NZSeveral Kiwi patients swear by Dr Bierstedt, but a complaint was made about his NZ visit.15 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuJay Kuten: Simon Bridges' pipe dreamsSimon Bridges is following in Richard Nixon's footsteps with politicisation of cannabis.30 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandSunscreen wars: Cancer Society disputes testing resultsCancer Society wants independent re-testing of sunscreen after results disputed.29 Jan 04:52 PM
New Zealand1 in 2 billion: Toddler with 'lethal condition' uses medicinal cannabisKeira Mcmurdo is one of three people in the world with a rare condition known as FUT8.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPopular fertility treatment has no benefits, study findsA common fertility procedure doesn't boost success rates of pregnancy, NZ researchers say.23 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Charlatan' who was imprisoned for manslaughterDiabetic boy died after mother sought help of popular herbalist.21 Jan 10:46 PM
TechnologyForget to take medication? High-tech pill will alert youForget to take your medication? A new digital pill will alert you - and your doctor.20 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessBillboards proclaim medicinal marijuana the next hot productMedicinal marijuana company claims cannabis sales set to boom.20 Jan 01:29 AM
WorldSeven charts that show the world is actually becoming a better placeKey data shows that the world is much better off today than ever before in history.19 Jan 02:06 AM
New Zealand$7.1m pledged towards new biomedical research hubMulti-million dollar investment for new research hub brings hope for medical breakthroughs16 Jan 10:02 PM
BusinessEx-cannabis boss hits back, denies claims by former associatesThe boss of a failed cannabis company has spoken out.16 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandWhy doctors back pill testing at festivalsAustralian physicians want to minimise harm.08 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleCould caffeine help late preterm babies?Small doses of caffeine might help babies born up to eight weeks early.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ trial offers hope against severe mood disordersResearchers are eyeing a fresh way to help Kiwis battling with severe mood disorders.18 Dec 07:28 PM
New ZealandLab-grown kidneys move closer to realityA renowned Kiwi scientist's research could point the way to bio-engineering new kidneys.17 Dec 11:41 PM
New ZealandNew drugs to benefit thousands of KiwisThe drugs provide life-changing treatment to those with hepatitis C and haemophilia.17 Dec 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Fighting for my life': Refused treatment for 'fake' sicknessFactitious disorder label damaging for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients who need treatment.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLife at stake: Doctor pleads case for desperate patientSteph Aston has been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease - but she can't get help.09 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleMan coughs up 'perfect' blood clotDoctors were left "astonished" when a man coughed up a perfect cast of one of his lungs.07 Dec 07:13 PM
KahuLocal Focus: HIV isn't a death sentence, if detected soon enoughThe surprising lack of awareness about HIV. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Nov 08:15 PM
New ZealandPlanned medicinal cannabis eligibility extendedChanges introduced to bill after talks between Government partners.29 Nov 02:26 AM
New ZealandMedicine shortage: Pharmacists rationing paracetamolWhanganui pharmacy raises alarm on stock20 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine-month wait for crucial heart scanNine month delay for crucial heart scan. "It only takes that long to have a baby."16 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleAlternative health practitioner: 'Health organisations tried to shut me down'The naturopath had paint thrown at her car. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Nov 03:02 AM
WorldSurgeons separate conjoined girlsConjoined twins from Bhutan were separated at an Australian hospital on Friday.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor thought to have penned meningococcal letterHealth board suspects meningococcal claims penned by a senior doctor.31 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandMeningococcal death: Doctor allegedly joked delay was to finish dessertDoctor was at Japanese restaurant when emergency call about meningococcal case came.25 Oct 04:47 AM
New ZealandMinistry warns of dangers of purchasing medicines onlineIn NZ, drugs for the treatment of erectile dysfunction is the most common type seized.25 Oct 04:05 AM
New ZealandParents recount final hours with son: 'The nurses with Zachary were crying'A new coroner's inquiry into the death of an Auckland student from meningococcal disease.23 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleCancer trial offers hope of precious extra timeNew treatment could offer 10 months' extra life for women with aggressive breast cancer.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew blood test detects heart attack risk in 15 minutesPrevious blood-testing procedures could take one to two hours to reveal the risk level.20 Oct 11:56 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: Tramadol trend is a prescription for troubleCOMMENT: Tramadol is not a drug that you want to muck around with.19 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand children's medication usage at a glanceTeens taking a prescribed antidepressant has increased by 50 per cent over five years.24 Sep 10:03 PM
