New ZealandStudy exposes extra risk for heart patientsMany people with heart failure are getting ineffective treatment and face an increased risk of dying, a global study says. The NZ Ministry of Health agrees with the findings.02 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmart-card proposal to combat NZ obesityHundreds of thousands of Kiwis would receive subsidies to buy healthy foods under a new system proposed by a Govt commissioned study.02 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung lives drown in culture of bingeAlcohol abuse by young people is costing the country a fortune.29 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandReview urges cold medicine ban for kidsA Health Ministry review group wants to ban giving cough and cold medicines to children under 6.19 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandBombshell plan for reform has Ryall squirmingHealth Minister Tony Ryall is distancing himself from a controversial recommendation that would in effect resurrect part of National's '90s health system.16 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunbed risk same as arsenicScientists say ultraviolet radiation produced by tanning beds is carcinogenic to humans.29 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Ministry cautious over flu resultsThe number of people checking in with their GP in relation to flu symptoms may be levelling off, but we're not out of the woods yet.28 Jul 06:40 AM
