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Drug companies tried to get rid of Helen Clark when she was health minister, leaked US Embassy cables claim.
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It is not yet a panacea for all ills, but it is getting close.
Pharmacists get access to health details of 1.1m
The medical records of hundreds of thousands of Aucklanders are in the hands of community pharmacists.
Always check sore throat, mum warns
After two of her children developed rheumatic fever, Te Aroha Teriaki is warning parents to always err on the side of caution.
Brain tumour patients gain greater access to drug
Drug-buying agency Pharmac is set to provide greater access to an expensive drug used to treat brain cancer.
Killer superbug in NZ
Up to four patients in NZ have contracted a killer strain of a superbug which inhabits other bacteria.
Painkillers linked to defects in baby boys
NZ women have been warned to take care with painkillers during pregnancy, after a study found a link to potential fertility problems in baby boys.
Methadone overdose linked to death of surfing star
Surfers everywhere are in shock as they battle to comprehend the death of three-time world champion Andy Irons.
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Scientists have raised serious concerns about the widespread use of one of the world's most common painkillers.
Dangerous bleach sold as 'miracle' cancer cure
Thousands of bottles of industrial bleach have been sold across NZ as a miracle cure for cancer and HIV, sparking a health warning.
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.