Experts discourage internal ear cleaning, especially with cotton swabs, due to the risk of pushing wax deeper, causing ...

I’M pleased to be back after taking a break from writing this column. The aim, as always, is to provide useful medical information that helps you to look after yourselves and make informed decisions ...

Dizziness is one of those symptoms that almost everyone has experienced at some point. Maybe you stood up too quickly, ...

Adults are more susceptible to dizziness. A sedentary lifestyle is one factor, but even those who are active, especially ...

The Five common medicines that could be harming your hearing - Hearing loss is a lesser-known side effect that can have lasting – and sometimes permanent – consequences ...

The Pharmacy First scheme was launched in England last year and allows pharmacists to diagnose and provide treatments for ...

AUCKLAND Wednesday, 24 September 2025 - Roche Products (New Zealand) Ltd today welcomed Pharmac’s decision to consult on proposed funding of four treatments that could transform care for thousands of ...

Cancer affects both children and adults, but symptoms vary. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment. Children often develop leukaemia or brain tumours. Adults are prone to breast or lung ...

Balance is essential for daily activities — from bending over to tie your shoes to walking or even just rolling over in bed. Even small disruptions can significantly impact quality ...

Contaminated hydraulic fluid in a Lockheed Martin F-35A’s landing gear struts ultimately led to the loss of the aircraft in Alaska. The accident occurred on 28 January after the US Air Force (USAF) ...

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) doesn’t always cause obvious symptoms. When symptoms do appear, fatigue and abdominal pain are the most common. MASLD develops when too ...