It's an old wives' tale that rare lunar events can impact our emotions. But is that true?

Kyle MacDonald on why New Zealand needs to take a step toward compassionate treatment.

'Oh my God ... He's alive.' Doctor's horror after family had argued this for hours.

She lived a lonely life, secretly eating 11,000 calories a day. Now she's dropped 111kg.

The reality TV star has become a recluse as she plans for the arrival of her first baby.

This is the personal grooming etiquette we should all follow, writes Lee Suckling.

A teen struck down by cancer has achieved his bittersweet dying wish.

If exercise makes you hungrier, is there any point to doing it?

South Auckland woman says fried chicken tasted "off" - then she saw what was inside it.

Fitness vlogger reveals the correct way to do the tough stomach-toning exercise.

Midlife adults can sustain an exercise routine and gain a range of health benefits.

Fewer than one person in six who has a cardiac arrest outside hospital survived last year.

Extreme heat is likely to cause more health problems in future, the Ministry says.

Christchurch man, Alec Smith, suffered a cardiac arrest in Bishopdale New World. He received very good bystander intervention with CPR and AED usage, prompt ambulance response and transport, and survived. Source: ST Johns

Instagram star Jen Selter slammed American Airlines after police removed her from a plane.

Could this study change how we approach portion control and weight loss?

It's a healthy kitchen staple but is your olive oil going bad before it needs to?

Feeling the heat today? Here's how people in one of the hottest places on earth keep cool.

COMMENT: If it costs $50 to get a cuddle, it is still worth it.

Are you behind on reaching your new years resolution? Here's how to get back on track.

COMMENT: What's happening in your tummy?

Research suggests your company won't save money or improve your health.

Angela Martin was overweight and exhausted. Here's how she turned things around.

Why do mosquitoes prefer some people over others?

Detox diets can seem like an appealing quick-fix solution to weight-loss woes.

Comment: 110 years of improving life expectancy in UK are over. The implications are huge.

A man has shared the sweet, simple way he tries to help his girlfriend with depression.

Naps have many benefits, including improving memory, reaction times and mood.

COMMENT: Do teenagers spend too much time on their screens?

Precautions advised around drinking lemon water to prevent possible risk to tooth enamel.