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Rabbit virus could help cancer sufferers - researchers
A new vaccine therapy, derived from rabbit calicivirus disease (RCD), could offer hope for colorectal cancer sufferers, researchers say.
UV rays give Kiwi wines edge
Rays that cause skin cancer also make New Zealand sauvignon blanc unique, according to new research.
Australia to ban logos on cigarette packets
Australia is poised to introduce the world's harshest anti-smoking laws, with tobacco companies forced to sell cigarettes in plain packets resembling prescription drug packs.
Bad habits 'will take 12 years off life'
Smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet can collectively age you by 12 years.
Giant study to examine mobile phone cancer risk
A study into the health effects of using mobile phones will take 20 or 30 years to complete.
NZ group to jetski from London to Auckland
A group of six New Zealanders will this year attempt to jet-ski from London to Auckland, via Sydney.
Cooking with gas raises risk of lung cancer - study
The aroma of your steak frying may set your tastebuds tingling - but it may also give the chef cancer, especially if they are using a gas cooker.
Courageous triplet loses cancer fight
A young woman who captured the hearts of her schoolmates and community has lost her fight with cancer. Sally Ainley, 20, died early on Saturday after battling her illness for nearly three years.