Derogatory doctors' slang is on the way out as more medical practitioners become aware that their notes may be seen by patients.

Wellington, Feb 14 NZPA - A registry used to collect important cancer patient data will be upgraded over the next year.

Veteran south Auckland policeman Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Glossop has dealt with the permanent and sad end of depression for more than two decades but next month begins 27-day cycle marathon to help people understand the illness.

Wellington, Feb 14 NZPA - A registry used to collect important cancer patient data will be upgraded over the next year, the Government announced today.

Plunket welcomes the news that New Zealand's childhood immunisation rate is now at a record high.

Waikato District Health Board is appealing to its previous and current patients to return hospital equipment once they're finished with it.

A New Zealand company, with the help of Sir Stephen Tindall, is wooing American medical tourists to New Zealand for cheap surgery.

Wellington, Feb 13 NZPA - Nurses are warning that New Zealand's health system could be damaged by the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement and have called for the Government to me more open about the negotiations.

Geneva - Wider implementation of policies is needed to save lives and reduce the health impact of harmful alcohol drinking, says a new report launched today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in consecutive samples taken by Environment Canterbury community volunteers from Akaroa at the main beach and Glen Bay.