Latest from Health

Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ

New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.

Tana heads to court and Paralympics under way | Focus Morning Bulletin August 29

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, former Green MP Darleen Tana heads to court, concerns over Health NZ job cuts and Paralympics under way in Paris.

Gisborne GPs overwhelmed: Only telehealth available after hours

Three Rivers Medical warns of 'significant risk' to patient care due to shortages.

‘People are dying while they wait’: Health workers' fury over ongoing holiday pay delays

Impatience from NZNO members, who no longer have a time frame for overdue holiday pay.

The symptoms of high cholesterol - and how to know if it’s ‘good’ or ‘bad’

High cholesterol might be symptomless, but it's a silent risk factor for heart disease.

Opinion: Why medical training needs radical reform

OPINION: Radical reform of doctor training, recruitment, remuneration is necessary.

NZ’s ecstasy habits explored: How are Kiwis using MDMA?

Researchers have delved into Kiwis’ ecstasy use to find most have positive experiences.

Are you iron deficient? A go-to guide on taking supplements

Find out when and how to take iron, what to eat and avoid, and how to manage side effects.

'World-first' tech could screen for early Alzheimer’s

The device is said to detect genetic markers of the disease in minutes.

Local pooch becomes latest addition to Te Whatu Ora's pet therapy team

Boots and his owner Phillipa Mentor are Health New Zealand's newest pet therapy team.

Opinion: How to tackle the decline in young people's mental health

OPINION: I am starting to feel a little overwhelmed by the pessimism of the NZ public.

Is melatonin safe for children?

Some parents say it's the only way to get their kids to sleep.

Man died after junior doctor botched chest drain procedure

The patient did not provide informed consent for the doctor to perform the procedure.

The vegetables you should (and shouldn’t) bother eating

An expert explains which plants give us the best nutritional bang for our buck.

Pharmac asked to consider stopping long-term subsidy of antibiotics after man’s death

No one warned the man of the risk of taking nitrofurontoin for more than six months.

Is your ham sandwich raising your risk of developing diabetes?

Heard processed meat causes health problems? Here's the science behind the headlines.

Fast-track approvals bill pivot and Blockhouse Bay homicide | Morning Bulletin 26 August, 2024

The Government backs down from giving final sign-off on fast-track approvals bill projects and Blockhouse Bay homicide scene examination continues in today's NZ Herald headlines.

'Nanny state nonsense': Tobacco policy document NZ First tried to hide

Casey Costello originally denied such a document existed.