Scientists now believe the eerie experience of deja vu is the brain's way of checking itself for memory errors.

Police have confirmed that five young males aged between 17 and 25 have died suddenly in Kaitaia in the past 12 weeks.

What's really to blame for your inexplicable hunger.

Researchers reveal the skills we are best at in certain age brackets, and some of the numbers may surprise you.

If you start with good intentions, yet find your motivation to exercise disappearing as the day goes on, check out these top tips.

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald discusses the potential damage that can be caused by cannabis and how to identify addictive behaviour.

The disease that laid many Havelock North residents low is under control, with a reduction in new cases, the Hawke's Bay District Health Board said.

The Mental Health Foundation believes there is an "urgent need" to investigate why a significant number of young people aren't coping.

Leisa Renwick has told a Parliamentary committee that her fight to get Keytruda funded shows the need for Pharmac to be reformed so desperate patients can access new drugs faster.

An ecology and zoology academic says future outbreaks of waterborne diseases could be prevented if New Zealand farmers moved livestock away from waterways.

Weight-loss surgery is an effective option for obese patients with type-2 diabetes, a New Zealand study has found.

Nearly 200 sick people sought medical treatment yesterday as a severe gastro disease continues to spread across Havelock North and Hastings.

A 30-year study has found European and Polynesian gene pools are different and should be treated separately when matching tissues for transplants or prescribing medicines.

I am wondering if I can give my children anything to help with getting them to sleep. They are just not sleeping through the night

Forced to buy two aeroplane seats and told he had just three years to live, this man decided to turn his life around.

The drunkorexia behaviours included skipping meals before a drinking event: in effect substituting alcohol for food.

Skip the flannel pajamas and over-sized t-shirts - experts say sleeping au naturel is better for your health.

COMMENT: As bigger becomes the new "normal", people are less likely to recognise health problems associated with their weight.

Despite his shortcomings, Donald Trump is unshakable in his confidence. And that tells you everything that is wrong with the idea of "self-esteem", writes Kyle MacDonald.

Many studies have found that people active on social media appear to be more critical of their bodies.

COMMENT: The Auckland University researchers behind a controversial fish oil study published last month outline five key facts about it.

Good news on National Book Lovers Day: A chapter a day might keep the Grim Reaper away - at least a little longer.

Patients battling advanced breast cancer could be spared needless treatments with a clever DNA-based technique that uses personalised blood tests to closely monitor tumours.

Mothers who have had a c-section or are raising a child on their own have significantly higher levels of stress hormones in their breast milk, says research.

Have you got a recurring bout of yes-itis? It's very common. You should definitely check, Lousie Thompson writes.

Here are a few of the superfoods that we should really be eating more of in order to get the myriad of health benefits that they offer.

Planning is the key to dietary success and it now seems that specifically planning our lunch goes a long way when it comes to calorie control on a daily basis.

I am wondering what I can do to help with breastfeeding? I am expecting my first baby this month. - New mum As a new mum you face

Surgeons Dr Andrew Cho and Dr Zac Moaveni use 3D technology to replace part of jaw Jack Goodall's jaw.

While its hailed by some as an effective weight loss method, experts say juice diets can lead to everything from migraines to fertility issues.