The body's immune defences can destroy the common cold virus after it has invaded the inner sanctum of a human cell, scientists have found.

A grieving husband wants answers on how his wife died from meningococcal disease, despite repeatedly seeking medical help.

Fijians with life-threatening heart conditions are to receive free treatment this week thanks to a mercy mission by 40 NZ health professionals.

Scientists have raised serious concerns about the widespread use of one of the world's most common painkillers.

A review of the weight loss drug found the risks to patients outweighed the benefits, Medsafe's principal clinical advisor said today.

Australian academic researcher Ray Moynihan says drug companies have stoked demand for a 'female viagra' by creating a buzz around the disorder they have created.

A grieving dad has told how he cradled his 10-year-old daughter in his arms as she passed away from an asthma attack.

Health authorities are warning women against thermal imaging for breast cancer detection and one expert even says the industry should be shut down.

A patient went into hospital with an allergy and left with broken neck.