KahuWhy a Māori builder chose medicine to combat health system inequitiesJoshua Brown downs tools for stethoscope, highlighting healthcare inequities for Māori.16 Dec 06:44 PM
World'Repugnant and disturbing': Slapping therapy leaves 2 people deadHongchi Xiao has been sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter.13 Dec 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat you should know before starting antidepressantsTelegraph: How often do you take them, what are the side effects and when could you start?10 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleDrugs like ibuprofen can damage our gut liningAnti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen have been linked to serious health problems.10 Dec 04:04 AM
KahuMedical cannabis company secures $1.2m to boost growth amid tough marketRua Bioscience CEO Paul Naske is adamant: 'We are here for the long term.'08 Dec 08:28 PM
KahuGreen MP questions Pharmac's Māori commitment after advisory group fallsSeymour dodges questions on agency's Māori strategy amid advisory group disestablishment.02 Dec 06:53 PM
New ZealandCould Pharmac’s ADHD medication changes be a game-changer or a risk?A new medicine and simplified renewal criteria for those with ADHD.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWomen 'blindsided' by Pharmac's hormone replacement switchPharmac plans to switch to the Mylan brand of estradiol transdermal patches next year.27 Nov 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareMedicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian dealThe company is highlighting the regulatory roadblocks that prevent distribution here.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy stress can cause a stroke in mid life (and how to prevent it)Telegraph: It’s never too late to start stroke-proofing our lives.25 Nov 10:01 PM
KahuAustralian standards could help thousands of Kiwis with lung and chronic health diseasesCOPD affects approximately 200,000 Kiwis aged over 45.25 Nov 05:30 PM
WorldTrump appoints Dr Oz to key US health roleFormer TV celebrity chosen to lead the US' massive public health insurance programme.19 Nov 11:44 PM
New Zealand‘Thought it would never happen’: Govt pays out $15m to Hawke’s Bay health workersA union delegate claims it took an eight-year 'fight' to get the $15 million payout.17 Nov 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat should I eat while taking antibiotics?New York Times: How to protect your gut bacteria while taking antibiotics.16 Nov 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Huge step forward' for Kiwi women as Pharmac funds new menopause drugThe announcement comes amid a global shortage of transdermal oestrogen patches.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDepression can affect sex drive. Here’s how to cope.While some antidepressants affect libido, others can help restore sexual function.27 Oct 09:00 PM
KahuUnexpected partnership between NZ’s largest iwi and medical cannabis producerNgai Tahu confirms financial investment into Marlborough-based company, Puro.24 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The forgotten cancer – lives at stake as we wait for Govt actionOPINION: More than 21,000 Kiwis are living with a blood cancer.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmployee who worked without pay for two years wins $240K from medical cannabis firmThe man worked for two years without pay.24 Oct 06:47 AM
LifestyleDo 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.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentOpinion: TV medical dramas are not like real life - maybe they should beNYT Opinion: We need to embrace new ways of telling medical stories.15 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIndia’s copycat drugmakers gear up to offer cheaper weight-loss drugsFinancial Times: 'When the generics come in there will be a huge price war.'13 Oct 07:23 PM
New Zealand'Praying for a miracle': Radical step a family could take to keep their mum aliveMaureen King, 69, will soon run out of publicly funded treatment options.12 Oct 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPerpetual Guardian says donations rise sharply despite sluggish economyGenerous and humble: Kiwis among the biggest donors in the world despite nasty economy.11 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: GPs shortage - new solutions needed for sustainable primary healthcareOPINION: For every $1 spent in primary care, $14 is saved down the line in hospitals.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCan drugs like Ozempic treat the most common eating disorder?New York Times: Medications can transform how the brain responds to food.10 Oct 04:00 PM
NewsThis is how much gastro costs Kiwi travellers who fall ill abroadOne young Kiwi was hit with a $10,000 bill after contracting gastro abroad.09 Oct 11:15 PM
LifestyleHow the medicines we take to stay healthy are harming natureEvidence shows that modern medicines present a growing threat to ecosystems globally.06 Oct 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOlder 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.04 Oct 02:55 AM
KahuNew research shows Māori infants are at highest risk of contracting meningitisMeningitis Foundation chair knows the personal pain this deadly disease can inflict.02 Oct 06:59 PM
CrimePauline Hanna's GP, scrutinised at Polkinghorne murder trial, keeps name secret for nowJustice Lang: "Public may think her actions fell below standards if name revealed."01 Oct 11:18 PM
KahuI’d like to have an impact on Māori who have avoided going to hospital or doctor - ResearcherDr Andree Pearson hopes to right some Māori health inequity wrongs30 Sep 10:55 PM
Kahu'Tattoos looked like I had a giant blackhead,' says cancer survivorNew charitable initiative launched to remove tattoos applied during cancer treatment.30 Sep 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChildren 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.28 Sep 04:00 PM
