Former long-distance running star Allison Roe has defended thermal imaging, a popular but controversial investigation for breast cancer.

Much of Hoffman's writing is rich in symbolism and fantasy, and her latest novel, The Story Sisters, is no exception.

Health authorities are warning women against thermal imaging for breast cancer detection and one expert even says the industry should be shut down.

Thousands of Canterbury residents will probably have to keep boiling water until the end of the week to minimise the risk of disease after Saturday's earthquake.

Scientists have found the first inherited link to common migraine and a possible reason for extreme headaches.

An international study has successfully used genome scanning to identify a gene associated with vulnerability to tuberculosis (TB).

New Zealand is still seeing a significant level of swine flu, says the Ministry of Health.