Five instant mood shifters for when you are in a funk.

A father went to the hospital with stomach pain. He left without his hands and feet.

Fitness trends have swung from short HIIT sessions, to clocking up kilometres in preparation for a marathon. But which is best - short or long workouts?

COMMENT: Niki Bezzant would rather give up chocolate than cheese.

What are the most useful medicinal plants that can be found right at home?

COMMENT: Niki Bezzant decodes the healthy food aisle.

It's a drug that causes amnesia and puts you at risk of date rape, but ketamine is becoming one of the most popular party drugs of 2017.

A 10-year study has revealed a link between the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Nurofen, and an increased risk of cardiac arrest.

Feel like you never get enough shuteye? According to new data, you should be sparing a thought for the rest of the world.

Your morning routine speaks volumes about your personality and how successful you'll be.

New Zealand Rugby is tackling the issue of mental illness and the stigma associated with it.

A female bodybuilder has been criticised for body shaming a gym-goer by posting mocking photos of her on social media.

We all need human connection. But reaching out to others can be easier said than done.

Unnecessary prescriptions could lead to serious long-term consequences.

Belle Gibson, the blogger who profited from her fake cancer claims, has been described as delusional by the judge reviewing her case.

We asked New Zealand women who'd had an abortion to share their experience. These are their stories.

Diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy, this mum has documented her extraordinary journey.

Think you've got healthy eating down? This list of nutrition mistakes may surprise you.

New Zealand firm Rex Bionics said it will likely need external funding by April.

Former wellness writer claimed her terminal brain cancer was cured by eating healthily.

By better understanding how our brains work, can we change how we feel pain? A world-leading Kiwi neuroscientist, back in New Zealand, talks to science reporter Jamie Morton.

Have you ever wondered what is happening in your little sleepy head's mind?

The impact of a lack of sleep is as bad as the effects of sugar, according to new research.

Kiwis have been revealed as being among the world's most prolific pre-loaders.

OPINION: There is nothing that can more quickly burst your bubble over a splendid plan you are cooking up than worrying about what everyone else will think.

Scientists found the brain is hard wired to copy others when they scratch or yawn.

Women who diet during pregnancy are 30 per cent more likely to have babies who develop schizophrenia later in life, say researchers.

Fat shamed by patients, a nurse has revealed how she went from a size 26 to a 12.

A Sydney woman turned away by her doctor decided to search for her symptoms online.

The truth is, most excuses don't really cut it, and shouldn't have the power to stop you from reaching your goals.