NZ spends more on health than most countries – so why is our health system still sick?
The pain came on quickly. It had been a normal Sunday – gardening, Pilates, cooking – but that…
Health NZ radiology delays leave thousands waiting in pain for CT, MRI scans, union warns
The data showed 13 of Health NZ’s 19 districts did not meet requirements in May to scan and…
Early diagnosis and modern therapies improve Crohn’s disease prognosis
Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), impacts millions worldwide. The disease is chronic and highly…
New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…
Healthy diet found to reduce chronic pain beyond weight loss
We all know the benefits of a healthy diet. But new research from the University of South Australia…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. links autism to Tylenol; where is Tylenol made
Global health leaders weigh in on U.S. vaccines, research WHO stresses trust in vaccine programs and CDC stability…
These Genetic Insights Into Rheumatoid Arthritis Could Help Design Better Treatments
Newswise — People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, let…
Five warning signs of a heart attack, according to cardiologists
Ben Rennert, 40, a small-business owner from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was picking up his children from school when he…
Breast mammogram ordeal: Kiwi women’s implants burst during routine screening
In rare instances where an implant has ruptured during a mammogram because of compression, a patient is referred…