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Bodybuilder denies steroid charges

A champion bodybuilder accused of running a nationwide steroid dealing operation has pleaded not guilty during a brief court appearance today.

Dogs raise hopes for paralysed humans

Scientists in Britain have found a way to get dogs with severe spinal injuries back on their feet in a discovery that raises hopes for paralysed humans.

Disgraced obstetrician must pass tests to practice again

A disgraced obstetrician who botched sterilisation procedures in New Zealand will not be allowed to practise again in Australia unless he passes neuropsychological testing, a medical tribunal has ruled.

Kiwis miss out on free prescriptions

Many Kiwis are not getting free prescriptions they are entitled to and the most vulnerable are likely to be hardest hit when charges rise next year, researchers warn.

Bodybuilder to fight steroid charges

A champion bodybuilder has vowed to fight charges that he was behind a nationwide steroid dealing operation.

'Significant' steroid bust

A champion bodybuilder is in custody accused of running a steroid dealing operation.

Nobel prize for the school science dunce

Herald on Sunday editorial: We can make surgery safer

Kevin Sheehy: Medicines debate need not threaten Pharmac