KahuRheumatic fever and gout are painful ailments for PolynesiansAcademics join South Auckland community to find cures for painful ailments.05 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ blocks early free access to 'miracle' cancer drugEarly access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.04 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldSecond person dead in Melbourne mystery Legionnaires' outbreakAs of Sunday, there are 77 confirmed patients.04 Aug 07:58 AM
TravelWhat meds to pack when travelling? Family doctor shares six top medicinesThe expert shares handy items to have on-hand.28 Jul 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGoogle co-founder backs biotech studying psychedelic African shrubFinancial Times: Sergey Brin’s non-profit funds research into using hallucinogen.21 Jul 07:11 PM
WorldHospital told nurse who supported Lucy Letby 'she shouldn't give evidence'Medics say they were advised that getting involved in the case could harm their careers.20 Jul 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy some people still have long Covid – and others never did at allTelegraph: Although the pandemic is long over, for many people their illness continues.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandPharmac director quits over Government’s Treaty directivePharmac Minister's office says Dr Anthony Jordan has resigned from board.19 Jul 01:59 AM
PoliticsMinister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi considerationPatient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.16 Jul 06:32 PM
LifestyleInjectables for high blood pressure are in the works. Could they replace daily pills?If approved, these can be game-changers in treating high blood pressure.15 Jul 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWorld-first LSD micro-dosing study recruiting late-stage NZ cancer patientsCould tiny amounts of LSD help patients as they approach the end of their cancer journeys?14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne GP, 9000 patients: Clinic insists it can meet patients' needsHealth authorities are not ruling out cancelling funding for a clinic with 9000 patients.12 Jul 10:38 PM
LifestyleShould I see a GP or a gynaecologist?Sexual health can be a tricky topic to bring up - which is why we called in the experts.10 Jul 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandADHD: Rising wait times of up to a year for adult assessmentsA Herald survey found wait times of 6-12 months, and many doctors with closed books.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choiceOPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi doctor swaps medicine for truck drivingThe stress of being a doctor is so bad 'nobody wants to do it' Jeff Kai Fong says.06 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleCan you take too many medications?OPINION: Taking too many pills can be bad for you - how to manage your medications safely.04 Jul 12:29 AM
New ZealandNZ patient in world-first for ground-breaking gene therapyA Kiwi is the first to be treated with the gene-silencing drug for a rare disorder.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow are Covid-19 vaccines holding up against new variants?How is our Covid vaccine faring against an ever-evolving Omicron? Jamie Morton explains.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMultivitamins: When you should - and shouldn’t - take themCould taking unnecessary supplements actually do more harm than good? Experts weigh in.27 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armiesFinancial Times: With troop numbers in decline, what might make more people serve?26 Jun 08:03 AM
LifestyleOlder adults at greater risk from concussion due to brain atrophyExperts explain how you can recover from concussion and what to expect.25 Jun 11:40 PM
LifestyleWhat happens when I stop taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic?Are these medications simply another form of yo-yo dieting? The experts weigh in.25 Jun 11:33 PM
New ZealandGovernment cancer drugs promise could cost New ZealandThe Government has fulfilled its pre-election promise to fund new cancer drugs.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMixed reaction from patients to cancer drugs promiseSpecific treatments for bowel, liver, kidney, lung and bladder cancer have been named.24 Jun 11:35 PM
New ZealandWoman died after doctor agreed she could increase daily oxycodone dosageThe GP did not provide the 'appropriate standard of care', a report finds.24 Jun 08:31 AM
New ZealandFocus: Ministers announce $604 million health budget for cancer treatmentsMinisters announced the Government’s $604 million health budget to honour a National pre-election promise. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandPharmac poised for big funding boost, more potential life-changing drugsNicola Willis spoke to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning.20 Jun 11:21 PM
LifestyleCould this lawsuit threaten the future of Ozempic?The manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court.20 Jun 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWomen forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogetherOne pharmacy had a waiting list of 80 patients, who were only able to get a week's supply.17 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat is pseudoephedrine and is it okay to take it a lot?Do you know what's in the cold & flu medicines now available again without a prescription?12 Jun 09:15 PM
LifestyleMichael Mosley death: A guide to medical 'self-experiments'Michael Mosley was one of many self-experimenting medical pioneers.12 Jun 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen StOPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: Why the Government made its own problem with PharmacOPINION: The Pharmac model has done irreparable damage.09 Jun 05:00 PM
