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Company trialling substitute for sleep and pain medication in aged care facilities.
New wave of Covid infections could last to Christmas
The past few weeks have seen the number of Covid hospitalisations creeping back up.
Opinion: Slashing red tape around medicines — will Seymour make it happen?
OPINION: This could be a good start in David Seymour's fight against red tape.
Passenger gets stuck on a cruise ship: claims it's a blast
If you’re unfortunate enough to get injured at sea, this is a pretty luxe place to rehab.
'I just want my work back': Student's research project stolen during car break-in
'It’s fine - take the drinks. I just want my work back,' he said.
Sia candidly discusses getting liposuction and why she did it
Sia's not hiding from the truth as she opens about why she chose to get liposuction again.
Dementia diagnosis: 'Māori-friendly' tool able to engage kaumatua to identify disease
‘Mana’ tool integrated into Health NZ for clinicians diagnosing dementia.
Crash family asks how toddler’s traumatic brain injury was missed
Aria Bradley has suffered with little help since a horrific crash eight years ago.
Skin cancer clinic hit by property deals, falling patient numbers
Owners had a home but decided at the peak of the market to buy a lifestyle block.
Pregnancy poses far greater risk than the pill - health expert
A coroner has warned women and doctors to take care over the combined oral contraceptive.
Low-dose morphine shortage has health workers worried
Doctors are warning difficult months are ahead as stocks run out.
Viruses like herpes could be triggering Alzheimer’s – here’s how to protect yourself
Research suggests there’s power in making specific lifestyle changes.
Tihei: Gastric sleeve surgery ‘best gift to myself’
Tracey Rangihuna has struggled with her weight for the last 30 years.
The dos and don’ts of taking antibiotics
As antibiotic resistance soars, experts offer their tips on the use of the drugs.
Teen girl describes brain surgery when fully awake
'Incredible success' as tumour removed from young girl's brain when awake.
Ebos Group's pet project is off, shares fall sharply as trading resumes
Ebos had been in a trading halt since last week.
'I thought I was gonna die': Young father battles rare brain condition
There is no treatment in New Zealand, so the young dad of three has to sell his house.
'Pretty alarmed': Thousands of Kiwis with ADHD forced to switch drugs after supply problems
Global demand has been blamed for the shortage of Teva, a common ADHD drug.
Auckland doctor wrote thousands of prescriptions for ADHD drugs without approval
Tony Hanne was accused of professional misconduct over prescriptions he had written.
Non-invasive procedure sees woman fit again
Tony and his mother Jo speak about Jo's heart condition, which they were told was inoperable, leaving her unable to walk. After an exhaustive investigation, Jo underwent a 60-minute, non-invasive procedure for the condition in Canada. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kiwi dad's $300k bill for cancer treatment: 'Desperate' need for funding
Myeloma treatment daratumumab, offered in 49 countries, still isn't funded in New Zealand.
Ongoing resistance to cervical screening and HPV vaccinations
"If somebody has a bad experience, then they’re unlikely to return.”
Ongoing presence of respiratory illnesses and Covid at Whanganui Hospital
"They’ve struggled at home with multiple siblings that are sick."
Man dies of cardiac event hours after being discharged from cancer clinic
The man, in his 40s, was in his first cycle of chemo when he became acutely unwell.
Medical ship stranded in Fiji with large repair bill
The crew was providing much-needed medical aid to isolated communities in Fiji.
Obesity drug cuts risk of death by 18 per cent
Wegovy has been found to have a 'quite profound' effect on reducing heart attack risk.
The multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plans
A big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.
'A huge step backwards’: National to restore $5 prescription fees
Paying for prescriptions will affect rural families most, say Māori pharmacists.
Millions of Covid-19 vaccine doses wasted as officials mull over rollout for 2024
Health officials are mulling over who – and who shouldn’t - get a Covid-19 jab in 2024.
Medicinal cannabis producers gear up to sell products prescription-free
Rule change a 'surprise' but health regulator claims potential safety issues exist.
‘Massive spike’ in Israeli doctors wanting to move to NZ
Recruitment agencies say doctors are prepared to take a pay cut to move somewhere safer.
Pharmac CEO's fate revealed over Rachel Smalley email saga
Pharmac's board met today amid a deepening crisis over internal emails.