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Highly restrictive IBS diets may do more harm than good in the long term

Had a gutsful? Managing IBS with diet requires care.

Myth busters: Why there’s no such thing as a ‘super food’

Superfoods: A super spin job on fancy fare?

Homemade or store-bought: What type of yoghurt is healthier?

Yoghurt is one of the most popular fermented foods in the world, but which is best?

Asthma attacks caused by climate change are becoming more common

Reports of storm-related asthma come in from around the world.

How heatwaves kill: The impact of excessive heat on the body

Michael Mosley was a high-profile victim of a heatwave, but they kill thousands yearly.

Advice on back pain is outdated, here’s the new way to treat it

New advice on dealing with back pain, now the world's #1 disability.

What latest NZ trials tell us about diet and ADHD, aggression and impulsiveness

The role vitamin and mineral supplements may play to improve brain function and behaviour.

Why Nigella Lawson's “clean eating” advice is right

Jennifer Bowden: Is clean eating as "clean" as its fans believe? I'm with Nigella on this.

Russell Brown on the impact of talking about his adult ADHD diagnosis

Russell Brown continues his story on being diagnosed ADHD as an adult.

Why women need to exercise differently from men

Women need to rethink their attitudes to ageing and shift the dial from looks to health.

Dump the diet: Why focusing on health and exercise is best

Diet is a dirty word for NZ health writer who wants women to radically rethink weight loss

Do age-old cold and flu really remedies work?

The case for and against chicken soup and lemon & honey drinks to soothe a cold.

How your friends and family make you live longer

Being social and close to the people around you helps to keep you alive.

Do quick-cook oats have the same health benefits?

The pros and cons of swapping standard rolled oats for quick-cook varieties.

Don't drink coffee? Are you missing out on key health benefits?

Non-imbibers may be missing out on more than a hot cuppa.

The truth about bones and calcium

High calcium intake may not protect bones from fractures.