New ZealandCardiac team off to save Fijian livesFijians with life-threatening heart conditions are to receive free treatment this week thanks to a mercy mission by 40 NZ health professionals.18 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleDo 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.16 Oct 01:53 AM
New ZealandReductil to be axed over health risksA review of the weight loss drug found the risks to patients outweighed the benefits, Medsafe's principal clinical advisor said today.11 Oct 03:22 AM
New ZealandPainkiller adverts misleading, panel rulesTwo drug companies which market popular painkillers have given each other a headache over the advertising of one of the drugs.03 Oct 04:30 PM
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
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
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 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
