New ZealandHospitals, GP clinics still busy with flu: Why has it hit NZ so hard this year?One of the biggest flu seasons in years likely to drag on well into spring, doctors say.25 Aug 07:00 AM
WorldAlzheimer’s wonder drug gets the green light in BritainLecanemab could be the ‘beginning of the end’ for the disease, experts suggest.22 Aug 08:06 AM
EntertainmentMatthew Perry's doctors give up key right as case unfoldsPair face multiple charges over their alleged roles in Perry's death.20 Aug 09:41 PM
New ZealandCan you get ketamine for depression in New Zealand?Ketamine has been proven to sucessfully treat depression safely.18 Aug 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurprise findings: What Kiwis really think about ‘poo transplants’Researchers surprised to find most Kiwis know about them - and would have one.18 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldProtests rock India after rape and murder of medicHundreds of arrests have been made and doctors urge colleagues to strike as anger grows.17 Aug 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy does it feel like everyone has an autoimmune disease?Autoimmune diseases are rising worldwide, and it’s not purely explained by genetics.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.16 Aug 03:43 AM
New Zealand‘It can be a nasty disease’: Syphilis cases on the rise across NZ'This is just the tip of the iceberg,' doctor says, highlighting need for more testing.14 Aug 06:28 AM
New ZealandSeymour plans to tip money into Pharmac and big PharmaAnalysis: Pharmac presents a conundrum for Act Leader David Seymour.12 Aug 12:49 AM
LifestyleThe risks and side effects of weight-loss jabs (and they’re not all bad)Drugs like Ozempic are getting so much hype. What are the negative and positive effects?06 Aug 03:14 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drugEarly access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.06 Aug 02:06 AM
KahuRheumatic fever and gout are painful ailments for PolynesiansAcademics join South Auckland community to find cures for painful ailments.05 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ blocks early free access to 'miracle' cancer drugEarly access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.04 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldSecond person dead in Melbourne mystery Legionnaires' outbreakAs of Sunday, there are 77 confirmed patients.04 Aug 07:58 AM
TravelWhat meds to pack when travelling? Family doctor shares six top medicinesThe expert shares handy items to have on-hand.28 Jul 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGoogle co-founder backs biotech studying psychedelic African shrubFinancial Times: Sergey Brin’s non-profit funds research into using hallucinogen.21 Jul 07:11 PM
WorldHospital told nurse who supported Lucy Letby 'she shouldn't give evidence'Medics say they were advised that getting involved in the case could harm their careers.20 Jul 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy some people still have long Covid – and others never did at allTelegraph: Although the pandemic is long over, for many people their illness continues.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandPharmac director quits over Government’s Treaty directivePharmac Minister's office says Dr Anthony Jordan has resigned from board.19 Jul 01:59 AM
PoliticsMinister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi considerationPatient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.16 Jul 06:32 PM
LifestyleInjectables for high blood pressure are in the works. Could they replace daily pills?If approved, these can be game-changers in treating high blood pressure.15 Jul 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWorld-first LSD micro-dosing study recruiting late-stage NZ cancer patientsCould tiny amounts of LSD help patients as they approach the end of their cancer journeys?14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne GP, 9000 patients: Clinic insists it can meet patients' needsHealth authorities are not ruling out cancelling funding for a clinic with 9000 patients.12 Jul 10:38 PM
LifestyleShould I see a GP or a gynaecologist?Sexual health can be a tricky topic to bring up - which is why we called in the experts.10 Jul 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandADHD: Rising wait times of up to a year for adult assessmentsA Herald survey found wait times of 6-12 months, and many doctors with closed books.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choiceOPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi doctor swaps medicine for truck drivingThe stress of being a doctor is so bad 'nobody wants to do it' Jeff Kai Fong says.06 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleCan you take too many medications?OPINION: Taking too many pills can be bad for you - how to manage your medications safely.04 Jul 12:29 AM
New ZealandNZ patient in world-first for ground-breaking gene therapyA Kiwi is the first to be treated with the gene-silencing drug for a rare disorder.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow are Covid-19 vaccines holding up against new variants?How is our Covid vaccine faring against an ever-evolving Omicron? Jamie Morton explains.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMultivitamins: When you should - and shouldn’t - take themCould taking unnecessary supplements actually do more harm than good? Experts weigh in.27 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armiesFinancial Times: With troop numbers in decline, what might make more people serve?26 Jun 08:03 AM
LifestyleOlder adults at greater risk from concussion due to brain atrophyExperts explain how you can recover from concussion and what to expect.25 Jun 11:40 PM
