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Woman dies after failed diagnosis
A grieving husband wants answers on how his wife died from meningococcal disease, despite repeatedly seeking medical help.
Cardiac team off to save Fijian lives
Fijians with life-threatening heart conditions are to receive free treatment this week thanks to a mercy mission by 40 NZ health professionals.
Do the dangers of codeine outweigh the benefits?
Scientists have raised serious concerns about the widespread use of one of the world's most common painkillers.
Reductil to be axed over health risks
A review of the weight loss drug found the risks to patients outweighed the benefits, Medsafe's principal clinical advisor said today.
Painkiller adverts misleading, panel rules
Two drug companies which market popular painkillers have given each other a headache over the advertising of one of the drugs.
Female sexual dysfunction 'was invented by drugs industry'
Australian academic researcher Ray Moynihan says drug companies have stoked demand for a 'female viagra' by creating a buzz around the disorder they have created.
Girl dies in her father's arms
A grieving dad has told how he cradled his 10-year-old daughter in his arms as she passed away from an asthma attack.
Popular breast cancer test 'unproven'
Health authorities are warning women against thermal imaging for breast cancer detection and one expert even says the industry should be shut down.
Patient in hospital for allergy gets neck broken
A patient went into hospital with an allergy and left with broken neck.
Variations in IVF laws fuel market for 'fertility tourism'
A global survey of fertility treatment covering more than 100 countries has revealed wide variations in international laws governing IVF, which are fuelling the growth of "fertility tourism".
Study links Voltaren to strokes
A Danish study has called for the popular anti-inflammatory drug Voltaren to be sold only with a prescription.