The existence of "mother guilt" is so well acknowledged by social commentators it is almost a cliché.

From substitute eye make-up remover to cooking oil, the coconut is nature's miracle elixir that can do no wrong. Or can it?

Women who take paracetamol in pregnancy are more likely to have autistic or hyperactive children, scientists suspect.

DBS is becoming an increasingly prevalent problem. Here's why.

People who struggle with intense, overwhelming emotions are sometimes seen as "attention seeking" or "manipulative". Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explains what may really be at play.

Patients may be able to check their surgeons' safety records before going under the knife under new reporting systems to be put in place within five years.

"When my friends started getting pregnant, there was a tectonic shift. Suddenly I realized that there was no place for me in this new phase of their lives."

A 5-year-old cancer battler's dream of flying in a helicopter could soon come true, thanks to an Auckland pilot.

Eating broccoli twice a week could lower the risk of cancer, type-two diabetes and heart disease, scientists suggest.

"My husband left me for another woman. This isn't an uncommon occurrence. That he went on to marry her, however, is."

Office cake culture is fuelling Britain's obesity epidemic, an expert claims

OPINION: "The first weeks were hard. We're talking a persistent headache and raging internal debates any time someone would extend an invitation for a cuppa."

Even if you're not a hypochondriac by nature, jumping on Google to do some research when you have a mysterious headache or cough has been enough to make you one.

A few words from Warriors doctor and heart attack survivor, John Mayhew.

Scientists say it's rare, but possible for a tumor to suddenly vanish. Doctors are now trying to work out why.

New report highlights the reality that low body-esteem prevents many women from fully engaging in life

Juice cleanses are so last month. Wellness fanatics in Sydney are now going on intravenous drips for extra nutrients.

Hitting the gym and sticking to salads, but still not dropping the weight? These common mistakes could be hampering your efforts.

A lack of fibre in our diets may be causing the deadly rise in allergies, say researchers.

You can blame winter, changeable sleep times, and even your genes.

Historians say sleeping during the day has been common through the ages. With insomnia on the rise, should we be napping like our ancestors?

As well as capturing your best side on camera, regularly holding your phone up to your face may be damaging your skin.

Thousands of people gathered to celebrate the summer solstice by doing yoga amongst the traffic and chaos of New York's Times Square. Source: AP

Passenger with psoriasis questioned about her skin condition before being allowed on flight.

Incorrect breathing can cause a range of unpleasant symptoms - and it's becoming increasingly common.

To avoid wasting time on a bad relationship, experts say to look out for these signals.

The girl's plight came to light after she shared her story on Facebook.

Family of a New Zealand woman who died on a surgical tourism trip to Malaysia are calling for TVNZ to pull a reality TV show on the industry.