More than 65,000 Canberrans waiting to see a medical specialist
Canberra grandmother Billie Spencer says her five-year-old granddaughter will have to wait more than three years for a…
Egg freezing for medical reasons in NZ: What goes into the decision to preserve fertility
Patients must weigh up whether it’s worth delaying often life-saving treatment to preserve their fertility. The process is…
3rd-gen prebiotic? Whole fruit kiwi’s benefits lie beyond fiber
Livaux emerged as the winner against two other ingredients, Gyntima Menopause from AB-BIOTICS and HOWARU Smile from IFF…
Sister doctors bid to stop Auckland Hospital bullying investigation rejected
Bodhi was barred from attending grand rounds and other meetings, while Samadhi was placed on paid discretionary leave…
New legal action filed on whether two-dose Covid requirements for under-18s was justified
The December 2021 advice was from the Ministry of Health’s Covid-19 Vaccine Technical Advisory Group (CV Tag), which…
Biotics, ginger and protein in nutraceutical research spotlight
Mixed Martial Art (Sunan Wongsa-nga/Getty Images) Probiotic supplementation could reduce the adverse effects of rapid weight loss in…
Are healthcare workers obligated to help you during a medical emergency?
Sam Behzadi said he experienced a sudden loss of motor function in his feet and was unable to…
Streets closed, buildings evacuated after 1000L chemical spill in Gore
Streets and nearby buildings have been evacuated following a 1000L chemical spill in Gore. Emergency services were called…
‘It’s certainly not safe for the patients’: Six staff resign from Pahīatua medical centre
He told Checkpoint he was “sick” at the decision, but also “relieved” that the matter had come to…
World of WearableArt held at Wellington’s TSB Arena cancelled after crew member dies, suffers medical event
“We appreciate everyone’s understanding and ask that the privacy of the crew member’s family and our wider WOW…
GLP-1 drug makers face lawsuits over alleged risk of sudden vision loss
The makers of GLP-1 are being taken to court over alleged sudden vision loss. ABC News reported there…
Are Niche Appearance Medicine & Cosmetic Surgeries Safe? An NZ Expert Gives Her Verdict
Medical tourism is on the rise, with people flocking overseas for unconventional appearance medicine treatments and cosmetic surgeries.…