EntertainmentTaylor Swift's father undergoes major heart surgery for quintuple bypassTaylor, her brother Austin and their mum Andrea were by his side.16 Jul 10:58 PM
WorldBlood tests promise to detect cancer early. How well do they work?Start-ups have developed tests to detect over a dozen cancers early.16 Jul 12:35 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail bans 2500 workers from using sleep meds citing safety concernsSome rotating shift workers rely on the meds to help them sleep. 15 Jul 03:54 AM
Wellington‘Life-changing’: Wellington man back on weight loss drug after Medsafe approval12 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'A sad loss': Why this prostate cancer treatment is 'disappearing' in NZ10 Jul 08:02 PM
New Zealand'Major leap forward': Mātai says new MRI method improves multiple sclerosis detection10 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumBusiness18,800 people booked for NZICC; anaesthetists, ophthalmologists the latest03 Jul 10:39 PM
WorldLancet study: 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cutsUSAid funding had prevented 91 million deaths in developing countries between 2001-2021.30 Jun 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTV producer fell asleep on couch and never woke up: Heartbroken fiancée's fight for answersInquiry launched after expectant dad dies following shoulder surgery at private hospital.27 Jun 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They’re not forgotten': The Kiwi surgeon helping severely disfigured soldiers in UkraineDr Mark Gittos will train a team of Ukrainian doctors in London this week. 27 Jun 06:00 PM
Herald NOWDigital-first health provider Tend becomes its own primary health organisationNational primary healthcare company Tend becomes its own primary health organisation, allowing for direct contracting with Health NZ.Watch24 Jun 07:23 PM
New ZealandGPs able to diagnose and medically treat ADHD from 2026Treatment has been limited to psychiatrists and paediatricians until now.24 Jun 06:12 AM
WorldBreakthrough cancer test predicts whether chemotherapy will workExperts aim to classify patients as 'chemotherapy resistant' or 'sensitive'.23 Jun 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNew daily pill on the way for weight loss and lowering blood sugarNew York Times: There's more than a dozen experimental weight medications in development.22 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldHIV advance: Twice-yearly shot to prevent infectionThe drug would be a convenient new way to ward off infection in a wide range of people.18 Jun 09:30 PM
RoyalsPrincess Kate unexpectedly cancels appearance at Royal AscotThe Princess of Wales is said to be focusing on her cancer recovery.18 Jun 06:57 PM
New ZealandMelatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxedThe Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.18 Jun 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAuckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.14 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareNZ's next big export? Medicinal cannabis mission off to EuropeBig overseas markets for medicinal cannabis spur a Kiwi trade trip.12 Jun 06:23 AM
WorldNew vaccine panel: RFK jnr appoints critics after dismissalHe dismissed 17 experts, citing conflicts with pharmaceutical companies.12 Jun 03:40 AM
WorldHow brisk walking could transform cancer recovery outcomesStudy shows 90.3% of exercisers survived, compared with 83.2% in a control group.11 Jun 03:38 AM
New ZealandShe was meant to be in Europe. Instead, she paid $36k for a cancer drug'I never expected to get sick in my retirement like this.'09 Jun 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiving forever: Inside the booming anti-ageing industryThe longevity market, including gene therapies, is worth more than $1 trillion.09 Jun 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to stop being so hard on yourselfNew York Times: Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better.05 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandFake Kiwi doctor who provided bogus degree in UK ordered to pay back $913kThe lie was uncovered when a reporter contacted Auckland Uni to check her qualifications.04 Jun 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleVaping has created a toxic monster: What it does to your body and how to quitTelegraph: Around 18% of 11- to 17-year-olds have tried vaping in the UK.03 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldRFK Jr proposes barring govt-funded research from top medical journalsThe US Secretary of Health says the Lancet is under control of pharmaceutical companies.29 May 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareNZ's largest cannabis firms propose merger amid industry challengesThree major NZ cannabis firms plan to merge into Helius Health by June.28 May 02:30 AM
Entertainment'I haven't got long to live': Miriam Margolyes on health struggles and fearsThe actor had an aortic valve replaced in 2023 to avoid open heart surgery.27 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Misleading in the extreme': Former TVNZ presenter and doctor claims HIV doesn’t exist Samantha Bailey also told people on YouTube that gonorrhoea was not sexually transmitted. 27 May 05:21 AM
