In 1967, say, when my parents turned 21, not many people were on special diets.

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie's decision to publicise her double mastectomy following breast cancer gene testing has led to a sharp rise in genetic testing.

What's on your bucket list? Kim Knight meets Eva McGauley, the terminally ill teenager who is devoting the rest of her life to the victims of sexual assault.

Is that you, Jonah? The Golden Globe-nominated War Dogs star has flaunted his dramatic weight loss while out in Los Angeles.

Lee-Anne Wann shares 10 top tips to avoid a health and fitness blow out this Christmas.

A man knew he was about to pass and had one last dying wish. Against all odds, the hospital's staff decided to make it happen.

Many people find themselves in relationships and friendships where they feel their well of compassion has run dry. Kyle MacDonald explains what happens when we care too much.

The 24-year-old is thought to be the first in the world to have a baby after having an ovary frozen before the onset of puberty.

With the change of season, warmer nights and sweltering days - sometimes your skincare regime isn't enough to fight a breakout.

Warriors doctor John Mayhew is pushing for easier access to defibrillators in New Zealand.

It may be where we spend the most time every day - 49 hours per week if you sleep for seven hours per night - but how hygienic is your bed?

COMMENT: Sugar is sprinkled over sugar over calorie-laden stodge. It's the culture, dude.

How much of what you see is real? Researchers reveal how much of our vision is just an illusion.

The model has revealed she suffers from Hashimoto's disease and her treatment messes with her metabolism which caused her to lose weight.

Even occasional smoking - as little as half a cigarette a day - can be deadly, health officials warn in a new government study.

We've rounded up the 12 foods we should all be eating if we want perfect skin.

Life has never been busier. But if a relationship is truly important and of value, we will find a way to make time and make it work.

Simple dietary swaps can help to transform your health, possibly extending your life and making you less prone to heart disease, cancer and dementia.

Are you getting enough choline? Chances are, this nutrient isn't even on your radar.

Much of the food we consider to be "unhealthy" is packed with nutritional goodness. Here's a break down of the guilty treats that can actually be good for you.

Is your baby presenting flakes, yellowish-scales or redness on the scalp? Sandra has some natural alternatives to help with cradle cap.

New Zealand's largest private health insurer is reassuring members will get access to the latest breast cancer screening technology at no extra cost.

A dying man's beloved dog was brought to his hospital bedside to say goodbye after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.

Staff at Australia's only 24-hour sex toy helpline say there's nothing that would surprise them any more.

Dellwyn Stuart is CEO of Auckland Communities Foundation.

These celebrities may look good, but do their proclaimed diet methods actually work? Experts reveal the good from the fad.

Jadon and Anias McDonald, twin brothers who were conjoined at the head, are thriving post-separation surgery.

The parents of a young girl who claimed she needed operations in far-flung corners of the globe have been busted exaggerating her illness to make cash.

A man who was hired to portray Santa as resigned from the position, after fat-shaming a boy who visited him during a photo event last weekend.

A 20-minute procedure called flexible sigmoidoscopy can reduce the subsequent risk of bowel cancer by 43 per cent. This is the biggest