http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Health headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:19 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=204 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10631225&ref=rss Fisher & Paykel Healthcare says its Icon continuous positive airway pressure devices for treating obstructive sleep apnoea have been well received by the New Zealand and Australian markets.The company yesterday announced the release... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10631132&ref=rss An Auckland doctor has been found guilty of professional misconduct for working without a current practising certificate and for forging a certificate which he presented to clients.Ratilal Magan Ranchhod, who provided medical... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:13:06 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10631089&ref=rss We're watching more television and doing less exercise than we should, with increasingly adverse effects on our health.The reasons people give us for their watching include: "I work hard and need TV to relax," "Why should I give... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630992&ref=rss In a ruling that has divided doctors and disability organisations, the Family Court has granted the parents of a profoundly disabled Queensland girl permission to have her undergo a hysterectomy.The 11-year-old girl, identified... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630913&ref=rss Director-General of Health, Stephen McKernan, is leaving the position and will be finishing later this year.He had been in the role since 2006."I have decided not to seek reappointment after my current term expires at the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:09:28 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630736&ref=rss Jandals may have a reputation as the comfy summer footwear choice, but have now been outed as being no better than high heels when it comes to joints and muscles.The New Zealand Chiropractors' Association (NZCA) says a study by... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:45:45 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630667&ref=rss Maori told the parliamentary tobacco inquiry today that their marae were being undermined by tobacco smoking and the associated early death of their elders."Our marae are under attack," said Kiri Potaka-Dewes, the chairwoman of... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630423&ref=rss An extreme diet that has come under fire in Australia is under investigation in New Zealand.An Australian watchdog has blasted the Lemon Detox Diet, popularised by superstar singer Beyonce, for promoting dangerous weight loss.The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630396&ref=rss A consultant with links to a community pharmacy did the review which may lead to popular medicines for the common cold being pulled from supermarkets and restricted to sale in pharmacies.The Ministry of Health is poised to make... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630343&ref=rss A Tauranga teen has gone online to get Kiwi kids to cook for their families once a week.Claire Gourley, 16, hopes to inspire other youngsters with her recipes and cooking tips on itsmyturntocook.com newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630337&ref=rss Prescriptions for codeine-based drugs have doubled in the past five years, raising concern about the number of Kiwis hooked on painkillers.The Alcohol and Drug Association of New Zealand has seen a sharp rise in the number of... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630283&ref=rss A phone call by Emily Cotton's anxious mother probably saved the little girl's life after she became ill with a rare disorder.When the 23-month-old from Orewa began screaming hysterically, her mother, Susan, became concerned,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630262&ref=rss The Deans describe themselves as a family "orphaned by the tobacco industry" after losing their mother at a young age.Charlotte Dean was 35 when she died from a heart attack in 1987 while being treated for cancer. She left five... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630254&ref=rss Health services at one of New Zealand's largest maternity providers are under the spotlight after it was found to have a death rate significantly above the national average.The death rate in the Counties Manukau District Health... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10630097&ref=rss Diet not working? Blame your genes. That's the pitch behind a new test that claims to show whether people will do better on a low-fat or a low-carbohydrate weight loss plan.We're all hard-wired with DNA that controls how we burn... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:28:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10629955&ref=rss Australian surgeons are poised to perform the country's first double hand transplant on a former plumber who lost his hands and feet three years ago after contracting pneumococcal disease.Previously healthy and active, Peter Walsh,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10629816&ref=rss Telecom is giving out rival 2degrees' services to key hospital staff on XT as backup in case the network, which has failed four times since December, goes down again.Canterbury DHB told nzherald.co.nz of the plans this afternoon,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10629756&ref=rss Research on the benefits of slicing sales tax off healthier foods has strengthened the Maori Party's struggle to introduce this policy.The year-long study of 1100 supermarket shoppers found that those given a discount of 12.5... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200