LifestyleFemale 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.01 Oct 12:05 AM
New ZealandGirl dies in her father's armsA grieving dad has told how he cradled his 10-year-old daughter in his arms as she passed away from an asthma attack.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPopular 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. 22 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldVariations 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". 14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPatient in hospital for allergy gets neck brokenA patient went into hospital with an allergy and left with broken neck.14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudy links Voltaren to strokesA Danish study has called for the popular anti-inflammatory drug Voltaren to be sold only with a prescription.14 Sep 06:51 AM
New Zealand'Critical' doctor shortage at Starship HospitalStarship patients are being put at risk due to a shortage of staff, the union representing doctors says.12 Sep 07:02 AM
New ZealandHow the hospital failed my daughterMother says her daughter went through unnecessary suffering for a common, though potentially lethal, complaint.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDHBs intimidating staff, says unionVulnerable health workers are being suspended without pay to intimidate them into ending their industrial action, the lab workers' union says.31 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandPayments urged for IVF donationsNew Zealand fertility experts are asking whether money could be offered to encourage men and women to donate sperm and eggs for childless couples.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHeartache over aspirinPharmacists say aspirin sales should be restricted due to the risk it poses to those with heart conditions.28 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPaul Henry in trouble over jibe at doctorsTVNZ has apologised for a comment by presenter Paul Henry that overseas-trained doctors can't be as good as those trained in NZ.24 Aug 05:30 PM
