New ZealandBrain tumour patients gain greater access to drugDrug-buying agency Pharmac is set to provide greater access to an expensive drug used to treat brain cancer.21 Nov 11:35 PM
New ZealandKiller superbug in NZUp to four patients in NZ have contracted a killer strain of a superbug which inhabits other bacteria.20 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldInjection of stem cells into stroke victim's brain a medical firstA Glasgow man in his 60s has become the world's first person to receive injections of foetal stem cells.17 Nov 11:30 PM
WorldOrgans stripped from dead nuclear workersOrgans and bones were illegally harvested from the bodies of dead nuclear industry workers.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandOvercrowding blamed for high rheumatic fever rateHousehold crowding is being partially blamed for NZ's high rate of acute rheumatic fever among children and teenagers.14 Nov 09:51 PM
New ZealandPainkillers linked to defects in baby boysNZ women have been warned to take care with painkillers during pregnancy, after a study found a link to potential fertility problems in baby boys.14 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldHaiti: Epidemic fears rise as cholera hits Port-au-PrinceThe disease has begun to infect residents of the capital's densely populated tent cities, where more than a million people are still living.11 Nov 12:21 AM
World57-year-old mother of twins breaks Australian recordA 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.07 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldCold cure not to be sniffed atThe body's immune defences can destroy the common cold virus after it has invaded the inner sanctum of a human cell, scientists have found.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandWoman dies after failed diagnosisA grieving husband wants answers on how his wife died from meningococcal disease, despite repeatedly seeking medical help.22 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCardiac team off to save Fijian livesFijians with life-threatening heart conditions are to receive free treatment this week thanks to a mercy mission by 40 NZ health professionals.18 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleDo 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.16 Oct 01:53 AM
New ZealandReductil to be axed over health risksA review of the weight loss drug found the risks to patients outweighed the benefits, Medsafe's principal clinical advisor said today.11 Oct 03:22 AM
