New ZealandDiabetes drug to be withdrawn over heart risk fearsA diabetes drug alleged to be a factor in 100,000 cases of heart failure is being withdrawn from the NZ market.16 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandDoctor shortage reaches 'crisis' levelA spiralling shortage of doctors has sparked a warning of future "severe safety issues" in New Zealand hospitals, with predictions that patients could suffer from increasing medical mistakes and treatment delays without urgent action.16 Feb 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Bra man' grabbed patientsA fake doctor known as the 'bra man' groped the breasts of three female patients while treating them.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStem cell campaigners win go-ahead for trialEthics experts have approved NZ's first clinical trial using adult stem cells to treat people with spinal injuries.18 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPopular painkillers 'lift stroke, heart risk'A large study of several popular painkillers has confirmed that using them long-term carries significant risks of heart disease and stroke.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGrowing anxiety over ban on herbal remediesHundreds of herbal medicinal products will be banned from sale in Britain next year.30 Dec 04:30 PM
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WorldHIV breakthrough reportedDoctors believe an HIV-positive man who underwent a stem cell transplant has been cured as a result of the procedure.14 Dec 08:38 PM
New ZealandEnd of nightmare in sight for familyThe end of a "long nightmare" is in sight for the family of a chronically ill Hawkes Bay girl given a life-saving multiple organ transplant.09 Dec 03:48 AM
LifestyleThe fertility specialist who does things his own wayMohamed Taranissi, the so-called 'bad boy of the fertility world' is still Britain's most successful IVF specialist.08 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandZoo's oldest resident treated for asthmaJanie, one of the world's oldest chimps in captivity, may soon be sniffing through a modified inhaler to treat her worsening asthma.08 Dec 01:41 AM
WorldAspirin - the little pill with a big impact on cancerIt is not yet a panacea for all ills, but it is getting close.07 Dec 04:30 PM
