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Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen have been linked to serious health problems.
Medical cannabis company secures $1.2m to boost growth amid tough market
Rua Bioscience CEO Paul Naske is adamant: 'We are here for the long term.'
Green MP questions Pharmac's Māori commitment after advisory group falls
Seymour dodges questions on agency's Māori strategy amid advisory group disestablishment.
Could Pharmac’s ADHD medication changes be a game-changer or a risk?
A new medicine and simplified renewal criteria for those with ADHD.
Women 'blindsided' by Pharmac's hormone replacement switch
Pharmac plans to switch to the Mylan brand of estradiol transdermal patches next year.
Medicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian deal
The company is highlighting the regulatory roadblocks that prevent distribution here.
Why stress can cause a stroke in mid life (and how to prevent it)
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Australian standards could help thousands of Kiwis with lung and chronic health diseases
COPD affects approximately 200,000 Kiwis aged over 45.
Trump appoints Dr Oz to key US health role
Former TV celebrity chosen to lead the US' massive public health insurance programme.
‘Thought it would never happen’: Govt pays out $15m to Hawke’s Bay health workers
A union delegate claims it took an eight-year 'fight' to get the $15 million payout.
What should I eat while taking antibiotics?
New York Times: How to protect your gut bacteria while taking antibiotics.
'Huge step forward' for Kiwi women as Pharmac funds new menopause drug
The announcement comes amid a global shortage of transdermal oestrogen patches.
Depression can affect sex drive. Here’s how to cope.
While some antidepressants affect libido, others can help restore sexual function.
Unexpected partnership between NZ’s largest iwi and medical cannabis producer
Ngai Tahu confirms financial investment into Marlborough-based company, Puro.
Opinion: The forgotten cancer – lives at stake as we wait for Govt action
OPINION: More than 21,000 Kiwis are living with a blood cancer.
Employee who worked without pay for two years wins $240K from medical cannabis firm
The man worked for two years without pay.
Do weight loss drugs really work - and can you even get them in NZ?
Clinical trials are finding amazing impacts of new versions of the drugs.
Opinion: TV medical dramas are not like real life - maybe they should be
NYT Opinion: We need to embrace new ways of telling medical stories.
India’s copycat drugmakers gear up to offer cheaper weight-loss drugs
Financial Times: 'When the generics come in there will be a huge price war.'
'Praying for a miracle': Radical step a family could take to keep their mum alive
Maureen King, 69, will soon run out of publicly funded treatment options.
Perpetual Guardian says donations rise sharply despite sluggish economy
Generous and humble: Kiwis among the biggest donors in the world despite nasty economy.
Can drugs like Ozempic treat the most common eating disorder?
New York Times: Medications can transform how the brain responds to food.
Opinion: GPs shortage - new solutions needed for sustainable primary healthcare
OPINION: For every $1 spent in primary care, $14 is saved down the line in hospitals.
This is how much gastro costs Kiwi travellers who fall ill abroad
One young Kiwi was hit with a $10,000 bill after contracting gastro abroad.
How the medicines we take to stay healthy are harming nature
Evidence shows that modern medicines present a growing threat to ecosystems globally.
Older and wealthier: Who is using the most legal cannabis in New Zealand?
The first of its kind data has been exclusively shared with the Herald.
New research shows Māori infants are at highest risk of contracting meningitis
Meningitis Foundation chair knows the personal pain this deadly disease can inflict.
Pauline Hanna's GP, scrutinised at Polkinghorne murder trial, keeps name secret for now
Justice Lang: "Public may think her actions fell below standards if name revealed."
I’d like to have an impact on Māori who have avoided going to hospital or doctor - Researcher
Dr Andree Pearson hopes to right some Māori health inequity wrongs
'Tattoos looked like I had a giant blackhead,' says cancer survivor
New charitable initiative launched to remove tattoos applied during cancer treatment.
Children receive hundreds of cannabis prescriptions per year, parent says it's 'life-saving'
Research shows the drug can work well with some forms of epilepsy.
Why you’re more at risk of cancer in your 40s and 50s – and how to protect yourself
Telegraph: Key prevention tips for the 17 cancers on the rise for 40 to 60-year-olds.
Private Auckland hospital doubles in size: New $3m robot, extra beds, surgical expansion
Three new procedure rooms and space for 15 extra beds have opened.