New Zealand'Like a drug withdrawal': Kiwis addicted to a common skin creamTopical steroid addiction is still not widely recognised - but some say they have it.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMy topical steroid withdrawal journeyYears of using topical steroids have resulted in a painful withdrawal journey. Video | Brodie StoneWatch06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentNgāi Tahu takes minority stake in online GP service founded by Cecilia RobinsonThe iwi has become a minority shareholder of Tend Health, thanks to sharing a mutual goal.06 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandRise in babies born with syphilis will continue if sexual health workforce not boostedThere are currently 15 specialists in NZ, half of them due to retire in the next 10 years.06 Sep 02:54 AM
LifestyleOpinion: Can you blend movement and motherhood?If a fitness routine isn’t flexible, it can be another task on an endless to-do list.06 Sep 02:30 AM
New Zealand'We are being let down': New dementia research reveals major reason Māori and Pacific people more at riskThe research shows there is potential to change forecasts through policy.06 Sep 01:36 AM
LifestyleOpinion: The important fact missing from Elle Macpherson cancer coverageWhen the media reports on celebrity cancer, are we really getting the whole story?06 Sep 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAn agonising dilemma: When obesity prevents a joint replacementNY Times: Discrimination or safety? Doctors refusing to operate on those with high BMIs.06 Sep 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFree visits to the doctor tightened for Hawke's Bay youth amid funding concernsThe programme had the potential to exacerbate the 'postcode lottery' of health care: GP.05 Sep 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Tragic': Gap in system causing suffering for Northland's dermatology patientsThere is currently no dermatologist in the Northland region.05 Sep 05:31 PM
New ZealandNew data: How effective is the Covid vaccine?Data from five million Kiwis shows Covid shot's effectiveness against infection and worse.05 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandRetiree, 87, enjoys ‘very active’ life 20 years after cancer diagnosis'I just carried on as life was normal.'05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealthline advised man to self-care, hours later he was deadThe man, who had an aortic dissection, was wrongly advised to care for himself at home.05 Sep 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwis importing hearing aids to avoid prohibitive local costsCarolyn Cooper warns that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of dementia.05 Sep 03:59 AM
LifestyleTrying a new diet? Ask these four questions firstOpinion: With so many diets around, make an informed decision before committing to one.05 Sep 01:15 AM
LifestyleWhat are the risks of hair transplants?Hair loss will affect everyone at some point in their life.05 Sep 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMummy's little helpers: The Kiwi women illegally trading meds to ‘get it all done’The Drug Foundation has warned of the risks.04 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleOpinion: 'Tadpole water' sounds gross but could be good for youAdding chia seeds to your water to support weight loss may not be that far-fetched.04 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy a ‘life review’ can be powerful, at any ageNew York Times: Why reflecting on your past can boost happiness and reduce anxiety.04 Sep 05:00 AM
LifestyleHow can I boost my immune system?Chronic stress can make us vulnerable to illnesses - here's what you can do about it.04 Sep 04:00 AM
LifestylePhones don't give you brain cancer, study says'We found no increased risk, even with 10-plus years exposure.'04 Sep 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNicola Brown: Why I’m using comedy to tackle a taboo women’s health issueOPINION: Clinical psychologist turns personal health journey into Auckland Fringe show.04 Sep 02:00 AM
EntertainmentSir Elton John battling 'severe' eye infectionThe much loved singer has told fans he will have a long recovery period.03 Sep 07:41 PM
LifestyleThe risks of refusing chemo, according to a breast cancer surgeonElle Macpherson took a holistic approach, but what does a breast surgeon advise?03 Sep 07:12 PM
LifestyleElle Macpherson reveals secret cancer battleThe supermodel refused to undergo chemotherapy for her breast cancer.03 Sep 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the coldOPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat $1.4 billion worth of cuts mean for the future of healthcare in NZHealth NZ's commissioner asked people to pray for him as he tackles the troubled system.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGPs warn of primary care collapse in New ZealandA group representing GPs has issued a bleak assessment of the state of primary care in New Zealand. Video | Corey Fleming | Ben DickensWatch03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Concept of family doctors in NZ is dead': GPs warn of primary care collapseDoctors liken Herald footage of people queuing for care as 'Third World'.03 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleNew research: Why you shouldn't take your phone to bedStudy challenges notions over disrupted sleep after body cams monitor kids' screen time.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat alcohol is doing to your brain - and how much is a safe amountTelegraph: It’s not just your liver you should worry about.03 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I didn’t have a choice': Woman forced to work through chemo to pay billsA woman says she was forced to work while battling cancer just to help ends meet.02 Sep 09:22 PM
KahuGreater awareness of contagious respiratory virus needed as rates grow - expertMaori and Pasifika in lower socioeconomic areas have a greater risk of hospitalisation.02 Sep 07:08 PM
New ZealandCommunity in shock as Waiheke's only after-hours medical clinic shuts downLocals have been blindsided by the closure, with no clear explanation provided.02 Sep 06:37 PM
