A Brisbane woman was diagnosed with terminal melanoma when she was 22. Three years on, Ms Betts has revealed she has just "2 -3 months" to live.

Pharmac is considering funding women's hygiene products as the cost leaves some resorting to rags and old clothing as an alternative. The

'Perfect' instagram photos take a lot of effort - and misery - according to one UK woman.

Health inspectors have found McDonald's restaurants with dirty and unhygienic kitchens across New South Wales - the worst fined $25,600.

OPINION: Defining our reality though a lens of either optimism or pessimism is a choice we all get to make over and over again each day. How do we want to approach the world?

A serious concussion left rugby player Riki Hoeata in a "fog". He's now fighting his way through it.

COMMENT: The story in the UK papers ran like this: have we all been cooking our rice wrong? Are we poisoning ourselves? It's a classic scary food story.

There are a number of myths associated with what happens to our brain and bodies as we age.

Kyle MacDonald explains how criticism impacts us and how best to react to it.

COMMENT: I am 15. As a kid, your parents are superheroes. So there is nothing scarier than hearing that one of them is going to die.

Psychologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd unveils six easy steps to boost your mood.

What if you found out there was a shade of pink that could suppress your appetite, calm your nerves, and reduce your aggression levels?

A genetically-altered form of salmonella is being created to fight back against tumour cells.

The key to getting rid of that adult acne you're embarrassed about could be as simple as adopting a diet based on real whole foods.

Tea and sympathy traditionally accompany bereavement but soon you could also have cake, cheese toasties and frankness about mortality at Death Cafe.

COMMENT: Do I fancy morning tea at a Death Cafe? I can think of a better excuse for a muffin. But we should all talk about death.

Residents in the Hawke's Bay coastal town of Waimarama are being told to boil their water before drinking it.

Scientists worry that a little-known sexually transmitted infection is becoming resistant to treatment.

A new set of lungs gave Santana Daniels Pakau a second chance at life and she was determined to make the most of it.

When his doctor handed him the mirror, Andy Sandness stared at his image and absorbed the enormity of it: He had a new face, one that had belonged to another man.

Falls could be predicted in older people three weeks before they happen, according to new research using sensors in the home to monitor the occupants' gait.

Don Junior Sa'u always dreamed of making a career out of his passion for rugby. But there was one giant obstacle standing in his way.

COMMENT: If you are starting to worry about your receding hairline, thinning crown or bald spot, you are not alone.

Norma Cook, woman whose friendship with her neighbor melted hearts across the nation, died in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning.

New research suggests those choosing to follow the gluten-free trend are exposed to high levels of two toxic metals.

Science has proven that some obese people with high levels of fat can also be in good physical health. Here's how.

For the first time, scientists can point to evidence that people with ADHD have brain structures that differ from those of people without ADHD.

Pre and post-natal depression has been studied exhaustively in mothers - but a new study of 3500 Kiwi men has revealed how dads are also affected by the baby blues.

What happens when a couple tries to lose weight together? It can be the recipe for success ... or a total disaster.

A heartbreaking photo of a terminally ill couple saying their final goodbyes has sparked an outpouring of public support.