New ZealandPharmac to fund narcolepsy drugGovernment drug-buying agency Pharmac is to fund another drug to treat New Zealanders suffering from narcolepsy.26 Apr 04:58 AM
New ZealandManuka honey hailed as weapon in superbug battleManuka honey, the premium product found on fashionable breakfast tables, could play a role in the battle against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, scientists reported yesterday.13 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: US trade demands a real sore pointGovt should beware of US intellectual property demands...30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandGrowing anxiety over ban on herbal remediesHundreds of herbal medicinal products will be banned from sale in Britain next year.30 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks: Drug firms tried to ditch ClarkDrug companies tried to get rid of Helen Clark when she was health minister, leaked US Embassy cables claim.18 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldAspirin - the little pill with a big impact on cancerIt is not yet a panacea for all ills, but it is getting close.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPharmacists get access to health details of 1.1mThe medical records of hundreds of thousands of Aucklanders are in the hands of community pharmacists.06 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAlways check sore throat, mum warnsAfter two of her children developed rheumatic fever, Te Aroha Teriaki is warning parents to always err on the side of caution.03 Dec 04:30 PM
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
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
SportMethadone overdose linked to death of surfing starSurfers everywhere are in shock as they battle to comprehend the death of three-time world champion Andy Irons.03 Nov 04:30 PM
