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Woman meets man with husband's face
Lilly Ross lost her husband a decade ago. Now she's met man who has his transplanted face.

The words that reveal you're really stressed
These words betray how stressed you are, and they're not the expletives you might expect.

Wine and chocolate: The secrets to beating wrinkles
Researchers have found a pleasing link between wine, chocolate, and halting ageing.

The potion that may cure mental illness
Psychedelic Amazonian brew could cure depression, alcoholism, but concerns linger.

Your job, house and sex life: Life in 2030
Sensory porn, brain microchips and big job changes are all part of the plan by 2030.

Waikato DHB virtual health uptake low
The SmartHealth app is here to stay but which provider powers it is under review.

World's tiniest baby ever survives against odds
Born at just 21 weeks old, a tiny baby defied all doctors expectations and survived.

Watch: The boy who can turn his head 180 degrees
Watch Sameer, 14, demonstrate his unbelievable flexibility.

Being fat-shamed on public transport changed my life
A size 22 student reveals what prompted her to lose 54kg and how she did it.

Revealed: The diet that combats arthritis
Scientists' definitive list of foods proven to combat symptoms of the crippling condition.

Seven cancers caused by alcohol
Drinking even a moderate amount can cause seven cancers, according to a new report.

Too much Facebook won't harm mental health
Those who spend more time on social media aren't more likely to suffer from mental health.

Why Christmas music is bad for your health
A study has found that holiday music on replay can be mentally draining.

Pregnant women now told it's safe to eat oily fish
Children with mothers who ate seafood have better communication skills, new study shows.

The secret to finding the perfect diet for you
Nutritionist reveals the right breakdown of food groups for each body type.

Ten surprising symptoms of oral cancer
Prolonged pain and a raspy voice could indicate something much worse than a sore throat.

Viewers shocked by Nigella's excessive salt use
"How is she not dead?" Viewers express concern for Nigella's heavy handed salt use.

The reasons you are struggling to lose weight
There are four key reasons why your attempts to shift that extra weight are falling short.

Strangers' kindness for boy who may not see Christmas
It is expected nine-year-old Jacob will lose his cancer battle before Christmas.

Lee Suckling: How to tell if someone's on steroids
No longer just popular among bodybuilders, here are the telling signs of steroid use.

Mumps outbreak: Vaccination floated for 10-29 year-olds
Ideas are being touted of how to end the worst mumps outbreak in years.

Could chasing work goals leave you infertile?
A fertility expert has claimed that women need to stop acting "masculine" at work.

Dr Libby Weaver book recalled over use of term 'mongolism'
Libby Weaver has had 20,000 copies of her book recalled after an inappropriate gaffe.

Could your iPhone detect cancer?
Doctors believe your iPhone may soon be able to detect cancer and help save your life.

Health centre offers free visits for under 18s
Around 1700 Hawke's Bay teenagers to benefit from free access to health services.

Does exercise make you eat more?
Here are some tricks that will stop you from under-doing all your hard work.

Why you should stop and smell the roses
Study finds those that take time to notice nature, have an increased sense of happiness.

Why you should never try 'tester' makeup
Medical expert warns against test products after a woman contracted herpes from Sephora.