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Before you consider a weight-loss drug, read this

Telegraph: Here's everything you need to know about the new anti-fat injections.

Two Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope to patients after decades of waiting

Financial Times: Trial results are impressive, but some experts remain sceptical.

Alzheimer’s breakthrough: How to spot the early signs of dementia

Telegraph: A groundbreaking new drug slows symptoms, but early detection is still key.

Desperate for a good night’s sleep? Before you take a pill, read this

Telegraph: Insomnia is a growing problem. Here's what you need to know about treatments.

'A real physical phenomenon': New obesity drug set to upend weight loss

Fast-track approval sought for drug that helps shed up to 20 per cent of body weight.

The skinny on Ozempic - the wonder injection poised to blow diet industry apart

Telegraph: Diet giants like WW are scrambling to adjust as new drugs change the game.

Will Kiwi breakthrough drug for Rett Syndrome make history?

NZ drug to help hundreds of thousands of girls and women worldwide awaits FDA approval.

'Lagging behind': Bay doctor starts petition for more menopausal hormone therapy options

Since its launch last month, the petition has gained more than 3300 signatures.

'We still wait, and die, for our miracle drug - why?'

OPINION: 'Trikafta makes cystic fibrosis a manageable condition. It lets people live.'

Douglas Pharmaceuticals' new $50m block opens

Hi-tech lab and skybridge in major new R&D site.

US pharmacy chains fined $1b over opioid crisis in communities

Jury says pharmacies played a massive role in creating a public nuisance.

Rua Bioscience CEO Rob Mitchell to retire

Rua director Anna Stove will lead the business as managing director.

Focus live: Andrew Little's Andrew Little's response to Pharmac inquiry

Health Minister Andrew Little said Pharmac in future will have more focus on improving the health of Māori, Pacific peoples and disabled people. Video / Mark Mitchell

'It saves lives': Kristie Purton could still be alive if Trikafta was available

The second 'Cystic Sister' died in 2019 from cystic fibrosis.

Health reforms review divided over Māori role

The special committee examining the Govt's health reforms has completed its final report.

Medsafe warning after quack Covid 'cure' puts person in ICU

Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution is dangerous and it doesn't cure Covid, Medsafe says.