A Kiwi blogger reveals how she dropped 55kg while adhering to a philosophy that being healthy doesn't have to be boring.

Global interest in a Kiwi company's anti-aging drug is ramping up, with three major clinical trials now under way to test it against a range of ailments.

Twenty-five years after it was first launched, The Heart Foundation Tick programme will be phased out. Here's why.

The powerful combination of two vitamins could be a hidden key to curing human diseases through regenerative medicine.

A walk after a meal could help people with type-2 diabetes better manage their blood-sugar levels, new research has found.

A nutritionist reveals the cuisine and its five staple elements that could help us live longer.

When Sophie Hughes flew 16,000 kilometres to visit her tiny nephew Oscar, she arrived with a special present - the gift of life.

Ever wondered just how many germs are living on your office keyboards?

COMMENT: It may make you uncomfortable, you may feel embarrassed but in the end you'd never forgive yourself if you dropped dead when you didn't have to.

Rich Bell made headlines when he started playing Pokemon Go. In a single month, the 29-year-old lost more than 4kg chasing Zubats and Spearows.

Shin splints are caused by repeated trauma to the muscles where they attach to the shin.

COMMENT: A day-long symposium on eliminating sugary drinks from New Zealand concluded there is no silver bullet - but a tax would be a good first step.

An American baby born with an adult-sized tongue can finally breathe, and smile, on its own.

Australia's Victoria's Secret model says her model figure is down to this diet trick.

Doctors, scientists and our loved ones all remind us of the need to drink eight glasses of water each day. But is there any truth behind the tale that it's good for us?

Spent winter eating comfort food on the couch? Nutritionist and health and fitness expert Lee-Anne Wann reveals her top tips to get your body ready for summer.

How you choose to spend the first hour of your day can set you up for glory or failure, say experts.

Some easy ways to slash 500 calories from your day in ways that you will barely notice.

The West Coast rugby player who underwent emergency brain surgery after collapsing straight after a Heartland Championship match against

We're bombarded with diet tips daily. But how do you know what advice is legitimate? Here are 10 tips backed by science and research.

A survey of 1,500 women has revealed what's stopping us shedding that unwanted weight.

Thinking about a juice cleanse to kick off your summer diet? Here's how drinking your meals for consecutive days affects your health.

Louise Thompson explains how easy it is to find yourself coveting other people's lives. And shares some top tips for being grateful for your own.

It's Friday night and Serena, 27, has invited eight of her friends around to her Melbourne apartment for a drink.

Changes undermine value of national bowel screening programme, expert says.

Carbs aren't all bad. In fact, these 10 foods are both nourishing and hunger-busting.

When a child's immune system takes a hit, how can you help build it back up again?

When it comes to disciplining teens, tough love tactics sound good, but most approaches are more tough than love, writes Kyle MacDonald.

Film writer and beauty blogger Helene Ravlich has had a mastectomy after breast cancer returned.

COMMENT: Can the 20 most popular TED talks of all time change your life? Greg Bruce finds out by reviewing all of them.