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Smoke signals - controlling tobacco

Higher tobacco taxes are a first step to reducing numbers of smokers. Martin Johnston looks at what else could be on the cards.

Canadians outlive Americans

Weak advertising codes 'fail children'

<i>Des Gorman</i>: Mission to heal the health system

'Bad batch' of flu vaccine now ruled out

The maker of the flu vaccine now implicated in a rash of child sickness across Australia has ruled out a "bad batch" is involved.

Vaccine reactions deter mother

Kiwi granddad pays respects to flu girl

A toddler who died in her Australian home a day after having a flu vaccine is a part-Maori girl whose father grew up in Tokoroa.

Diabetes patient speaks out on pig-cell trial

Results from the pig-cell trial so far indicate improved control of blood-sugar levels and reduced need for insulin injections.

Fear of repeat sends demand for anti-flu jabs soaring

Epidemic is expected to return, although only five cases have been confirmed so far.

Quicker drugs - at a cost

Kiwis could get quicker access to new and expensive medicines - and the Govt's bill could go up - under a free trade deal with the US.

Rudd convinces states to sign radical health plan

West Coast DHB gets $6m bail out

Rudd wins more support for health plan

Flight disruptions put flu vaccines at risk

Cancer 'a rich man's disease', scientist says

Pokies spending falls in economic squeeze

Mental health crisis review

DHB's radiation patients will go private to ease waiting lists