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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Do 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.
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.
Instinctive approach
Lots of people start new businesses. Not so many sell them for more than $10 million. Two sisters tell Christine Nikiel how they did it - and why lunch matters.
Painkiller adverts misleading, panel rules
Two drug companies which market popular painkillers have given each other a headache over the advertising of one of the drugs.
Study links Voltaren to strokes
A Danish study has called for the popular anti-inflammatory drug Voltaren to be sold only with a prescription.
Anti-ageing industry quiet on risk
However, a new book has revealed a disturbing lack of safety regulations in an industry promising an extended youth.
Payments urged for IVF donations
New Zealand fertility experts are asking whether money could be offered to encourage men and women to donate sperm and eggs for childless couples.
Heartache over aspirin
Pharmacists say aspirin sales should be restricted due to the risk it poses to those with heart conditions.
'P' pharmacist Pulman jailed for five years
A pharmacist has been jailed after supplying cold drugs he knew would be turned into P.
Scientists hail new drug to fight ebola virus
Scientists have developed a new kind of drug that shows signs of being effective against the ebola virus.