Steroids
The role of steroids in battle against Covid-19
Fewer Covid-19 patients die when given steroids, research published today shows. Audio
Will we all get Covid-19 eventually?
New Zealand is free of Covid-19 community transmission thanks to our 'go hard and early' approach. But in the long run, will New Zealand still have huge numbers of people getting sick? Kiwi Dr Gary… Audio
Study shows dairy milk 'associated with breast cancer risk'
A new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health has associated consumption of dairy milk with a greater risk of breast cancer in women. New Zealand Professor Gary Fraser was the… Audio
Drugs, lies and gold medals
When an Irish journalist raised the possibility of a drug culture in South African rugby he was attacked by fans for wrecking a good news story. But reporters who raise this subject are usually… Audio
Drugs, lies and gold medals
When an Irish journalist raised the possibility of a drug culture in South African rugby he was attacked by fans for wrecking a good news story. But reporters who raise this subject are usually…
AudioFamilies support GP's controversial 'miraculous' eczema cream
Hundreds of people are backing a prominent Auckland GP who is vowing to clear his name after he was sanctioned and fined for his controversial eczema treatment. Video, Audio
Steroids found in health supplements - study
A new study has found several sports supplements on sale in New Zealand and Australia contain anabolic steroids that were not declared on their labels. Audio
Hidden Steroids
A new study by the University of Otago has found one in 20 sports supplements contain anabolic steroids, and many don't declare it on their labels. Research leader Professor Alison Heather from Otago… Audio
Former All Blacks accused of using steroids without exemptions
A French newspaper says former All Blacks Dan Carter and Joe Rokocoko did not have exemptions to use steroids detected in their urine, but their agency says they did. Audio
Carter, Rokocoko test positive for steroids
Former All Blacks Dan Carter and Joe Rokocoko both had therapeutic exemptions to use the steroids detected in their urine, according to their agents.
Nine out of 10 elite NZ athletes found to use supplements- some with steriods - research
Nine in 10 elite New Zealand athletes admit to using supplements - and some of those products contain steriods. Audio
Most elite NZ athletes using supplements
Research shows 93 percent of elite New Zealand athletes are risking their careers by using dietary supplements that could contain illegal substances.
New study says repeat steroid use for prem babies not harmful
A new study's found premature babies who were given repeat doses of steroids before they were born are unlikely to develop health problems in later life from the treatment. Audio
Weightlifting coach suspended for six years
A weightlifting coach has been banned from the sport for six years after trying to supply illegal steroids to a 19 year old he was coaching. Audio
