07:30am Wed 17 Apr, 2024
The Heart Foundation is highlighting a critical issue affecting women's health: heart attacks. Heart disease is the single biggest cause of death among... Read More
08:00pm Tue 16 Apr, 2024
People suffering from Long Covid are scared they will face penalties under the coalition government's benefit reset. Social Development Minister Louise... Read More
07:00pm Tue 16 Apr, 2024
Senior doctors at public hospitals have narrowly voted against asking Te Whatu Ora to pay for their private health insurance. The vote to include it in a... Read More
08:30am Tue 16 Apr, 2024
Breasts. Once they're on your mind, you begin to see them everywhere - or at least throughout New Zealand, thanks to a visual Breast Cancer Foundation NZ - BCFNZ... Read More
06:45am Tue 16 Apr, 2024
An initiative is being launched in the Western Bay of Plenty with the aim of ensuring equitable access to vital healthcare services. A local health service... Read More
08:00pm Mon 15 Apr, 2024
Dietitians New Zealand believes it is important to clarify the current guidelines in New Zealand with regards to cow's milk versus formula for infants from six... Read More
11:15am Mon 15 Apr, 2024
A senior Mercury Bay rugby player was airlifted to hospital after sustaining injuries during a match in Whitianga on Saturday. Mercury Bay Rugby and Sports... Read More
06:48am Mon 15 Apr, 2024
A leading epidemiologist is worried the return of pseudoephedrine to pharmacy shelves this winter could lead to a return of a culture of people "soldiering on"... Read More
01:00pm Sun 14 Apr, 2024
PlunketLine is celebrating a significant milestone today, as the much-loved free-to-call telehealth service turns 30 years old. Day, night, and in the wee... Read More
08:30pm Fri 12 Apr, 2024
The Coroner is advising people to consider the fire risk of their electric blankets after a Wellington woman died when hers caught fire. Ann McAllister, 82,... Read More
07:00pm Fri 12 Apr, 2024
Medsafe has approved 11 cold and flu medicines containing pseudoephedrine. Pharmaceutical suppliers have indicated they may be able to supply the first products... Read More
07:30am Fri 12 Apr, 2024
Two Raw Sisters have teamed up with Breast Cancer Foundation NZ to urge Bay of Plenty locals to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. The best-selling cookbook... Read More