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Kiwi mum's shock cancer diagnosis: 'Four tumours in my heart'

This Christchurch mum relies on $5500-a-month drugs to stay alive.

What your nipples can tell you about your health

Aside from breastfeeding, they can tell us much more about our bodies.

Everything you need to know about motor neurone disease

Here's a guide on what causes it and the future hopes for treatment.

'I am living now': Dai Henwood on battling incurable cancer and how he told his kids

'Part memoir, part masterclass in hope.'

Alcohol guide: Risks, benefits and its effect on your brain

Kiwis regularly exceed the recommended alcohol guidelines. What does this mean for health?

'Living on a faultline': Kiwi teen's life after brain surgery

Portia Swan underwent surgery while awake - here, her parents share an update.

The plastic in your food that’s playing havoc with your gut health

From bottled water to tea bags, microplastics are finding their way into our bodies.

Syrian first lady has leukaemia, presidency says

Asma al-Assad will undergo a specialised treatment protocol that requires her to isolate.

Opinion: Children living in poverty and at higher risk will bear the brunt

OPINION: Ditching free flu vaccines will likely wipe out the recent gains in uptake.

'Extinction threat': How scared should we be of bird flu reaching NZ?

The global spread of bird flu has scientists concerned. Here's what you should know.

First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be prepared

The risk to humans is still low, but NZ needs plan for 'range of scenarios', expert says.

Former Kiwis league player is NZ's first case of national rep with CTE

Calls for action as the silent killer haunts New Zealand's sporting community.

Travellers to Samoa advised to get insurance including medical evacuation

Dengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people.

Opinion: People with rare disorders the most vulnerable in society

OPINION: Kiwis have been showing their aroha and support for the rarest among us.

Hayley Sproull on PCOS and panic attacks: 'Laughter is survival'

Sproull tells The Upside host Scotty Stevenson how comedy helps her cope.

'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disaster

Tessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.

NZ virologist says spread of bird flu across globe is ‘definitely cause for concern’

NZ needs to be prepared for H5N1 bird flu, which is evolving surprisingly quickly.

Dengue fever in Samoa: 'Pack insect repellent'

Samoa is dealing with more than 200 recorded cases of dengue fever.