A major study of youth smoking between 2014 and 2019 by ASH New Zealand and the University
of Auckland shows that while some young people are experimenting with vaping, daily
use of an e-cigarette is occurring overwhelmingly in existing smokers. Read more...
Tobacco smokers who quit at least four weeks before undergoing surgery not only have
a lower risk of complications, but also show better results six months later than
those who continue, the United Nations health agency said on Monday. Read more...
New research highlights perception vs reality mismatch in Kiwi drinking culture Nationwide
research has revealed there is a mismatch between Kiwi’s perception and reality
when it comes to their understanding of our drinking culture. Read more...
PHARMAC has reached a provisional agreement with medicine supplier Pfizer to fund
palbociclib (marketed as Ibrance) for first-line and second-line treatment of certain
types of breast cancer. Read more...
Pharmac’s announcement this morning that it aims to fund Ibrance (palbociclib)
for Kiwis with advanced breast cancer (ABC) from April 2020 is wonderful news for
patients and for all who have campaigned for the drug over the past few years. Read more...
Scientists have made the remarkable discovery that the brain has its own blood pressure
sensors, opening the way to new possible treatments for serious illnesses including
dementia, high blood pressure, and migraines. Read more...
Kiwis must become more physically active in 2020 because losing weight and getting
fit are still one of the top new year’s resolutions people aim for, Exercise New
Zealand Richard Beddie says. While January is traditional a time for people to decide ... Read more...