COMMENT: Do I fancy morning tea at a Death Cafe? I can think of a better excuse for a muffin. But we should all talk about death.

Residents in the Hawke's Bay coastal town of Waimarama are being told to boil their water before drinking it.

Scientists worry that a little-known sexually transmitted infection is becoming resistant to treatment.

Hormones which are crucial in developing a mother-child bond are also present in men, a new study has discovered.

A cooling cap worn during chemotherapy could spare thousands of women with breast cancer from losing their hair, researchers announced yesterday.

A new set of lungs gave Santana Daniels Pakau a second chance at life and she was determined to make the most of it.

When his doctor handed him the mirror, Andy Sandness stared at his image and absorbed the enormity of it: He had a new face, one that had belonged to another man.

Falls could be predicted in older people three weeks before they happen, according to new research using sensors in the home to monitor the occupants' gait.

Don Junior Sa'u always dreamed of making a career out of his passion for rugby. But there was one giant obstacle standing in his way.

New research suggests those choosing to follow the gluten-free trend are exposed to high levels of two toxic metals.

Science has proven that some obese people with high levels of fat can also be in good physical health. Here's how.

For the first time, scientists can point to evidence that people with ADHD have brain structures that differ from those of people without ADHD.

Pre and post-natal depression has been studied exhaustively in mothers - but a new study of 3500 Kiwi men has revealed how dads are also affected by the baby blues.

What happens when a couple tries to lose weight together? It can be the recipe for success ... or a total disaster.

A heartbreaking photo of a terminally ill couple saying their final goodbyes has sparked an outpouring of public support.

Dieting can feel like an uphill struggle at the best of times, but according to one expert there are a few common mistakes we're all making.

When you believe in people they rise to meet, and often to exceed, your expectations.

A North Carolina mother who works at the same day care centre caught another worker breastfeeding her 3-month-old son without permission.

Almost 30 potential surrogates have contacted a couple who went public with their fertility issues.

After 14 years, four brain tumours, 10 neurosurgeries and ongoing heartache Noah Telfer is on his last chance to live for his family.

A dietitian reveals how trying to adhere to the magic number of calories for weight loss could be having a negative effect on your health and fertility.

Coca-Cola's bid to offer lower-calorie drinks and healthier options has yet to fix its daunting challenges overseas. Pushing more

Have you ever been told "you're too sensitive"? Kyle MacDonald explains what the real issue is when someone is accused of being overly emotional.

A Kiwi woman is helping lift the lid on how pornography consumption is effecting young people in New Zealand.

It's the slightly smug Instagram craze for preparing all your weekday meals in advance. Here's how to make meal prepping work for you and your weight loss goals.

After growing concerned about her ability to recall things and focus, Rachel Kelly embarked on a five-year search to learn how food can help boost mental clarity.

New Zealanders overwhelmingly support a mum who was shamed after she included a piece of baked chocolate slice in her child's lunchbox.

COMMENT: For a happy life we need a strong Happiness Muscle. A resilient muscle that doesn't tire easily, and can be recruited in all sorts of situations, writes Louise Thompson.

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Researchers from the University of Ireland found the devices were deceptive.