New ZealandNew Zealand's obesity rate surgesNew Zealand's obesity rate surged ahead in the 12 years to 2009, a major nutrition report released today by the Ministry of Health shows.15 Sep 04:41 AM
New ZealandFeeling sick? Head to a vending machineGeneral medicines can now sit alongside snacks in vending machines after regulation changes came into effect yesterday.01 Aug 08:59 PM
New ZealandAll pain, no gain for hip patientsAn artificial joint touted as the best on the market has turned into an international medical disaster. The Weekend Herald investigates why no one here saw it coming.22 Jul 05:30 PM
World'Lazarus pill' revives stroke victimThe story of a stroke victim who revives for a short time after being given a sleeping pill has baffled medical experts.13 Jul 05:30 PM
Lifestyle'Don't use paracetamol for fever'A respected scientific group has recommended not using paracetamol to reduce flu-related fever.10 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ's soaring diabetes rate puts us with world's worstScientists blame the increase on the spread of a Western-style diet, leading to rising levels of obesity.26 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ deaths lead to new drug - 40 years laterAn American doctor has finally produced a drug which offers a solution to the problems which killed patients in several New Zealand hospitals 40 years ago.09 Jun 04:40 AM
WorldDrug hope for aggressive breast cancerA new Australian discovery could lead to the first ever drug treatment for people battling the most aggressive form of breast cancer.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWorld-first operations to lengthen short bonesNew Zealand patients have become the world's first to have a leg-stretching treatment that is controlled by external magnets. 20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMichele Hewitson Interview: Deborah RobinsonCoach Graham Henry doesn't like seeing the All Blacks doctor's number come up on his phone.20 May 05:30 PM
Lifestyle'Sunshine vitamin' pills may extend lives of cancer patientsA vitamin pill available for a few pence in any local chemist's shop may have a bigger impact in extending the survival of cancer patients than drugs costing tens of thousands of pounds, says a leading cancer specialist.12 May 08:00 PM
WorldSkin cells to rescue ailing liversScientists have been able to convert skin cells into liver cells, a breakthrough that could one day eliminate the need for organ transplants.12 May 12:08 AM
