Study finds that lacking this bacteria hinders your response to diet and fitness.

ZM's Bree and Clint are getting behind a mass tampon giveaway.

Belinda Brodie says store vendors' taunts spurred her into action.

The BCG vaccine is available for the first time in two years following a global shortage.

Embarking on a vegan diet can lead to significant changes within the body.

Felicity Monk reports on the 'invisible' illness that could affect up to 3000 NZ kids.

Few activities in our lives have earned such dubious notoriety as commuting.

Strangers aren't the real danger when it comes to protecting your children.

We all know trains are dirty, but this might make you think twice about where you touch.

"Guess these just aren't gonna go away. This is my new body."

Julia was unable to walk and close to death until someone made a choice that saved her.

Lee Suckling compares the two cities' pros and cons, from an LGBT perspective.

Even "healthy" people experience dangerous blood sugar spikes after a bowl of this cereal.

Young girl's life blighted by skin infections until a doctor's hunch uncovers the reason.

Have you been conned?

The "beauty bible" announced the Brazilian has been replaced by the "au natural" look.

Kim K blasted online for sounding delighted as sisters brag how 'anorexic' she looks.

"Imagine having the ability to accept nothing will go to plan, but figure it out anyway?"

COMMENT: "It worked for me" is a powerful sales tool. But it pays to be careful.

GRAPHIC: The girl had been suffering severe abdominal pains for two years.

Seems like a dumb thing to have to say, but the CDC says Americans need to be told

She breaks out in an agonising red-raw rash if she sweats or cries.

Pigeonholing children has become even more of an issue, finds Joanna Mathers.

When you move your body in yoga and focus on your breathing, you calm your farm.

New TV show aims to get more Kiwis on to bikes for transport, recreation and fun.

Scientists find men's exposure to chemicals in plastic is causing worrying defects.

Busy mum shares the meal that helped her get out of her health rut in just four months.

What was meant to be a cute family snap with Musk turned into something else entirely.

Dr Rachel Heap's pro-vaccination sign has sparked a fierce debate online.

Potential benefits need to be weighed against the arguments for potential risks.