The risks and complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth revealed.

These foods may be getting in the way of achieving a flat stomach, and it's not just fizzy drink and junk food.

Size 14 model Ashley Graham has penned a powerful letter to her critics.

Research out of the United States is suggesting the unthinkable: Millennials are having much less sex than their parents.

Chew on this: new research offers more evidence that vegetarians not only live better, but also longer.

Does your mind feel like a runaway train of negative thoughts? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explains how to quiet the mind and unplug.

Too often in matters of health and safety today, perfection becomes the enemy of improvement.

In today's Tinder-obsessed world, what's going to set you apart from the pack?

COMMENT: We all need a good night's sleep. Without it we become mentally unstable, angry, fat, lazy and stupid. Lying to yourself only works for so long.

So should you give up gluten? Could ditching bread, pasta and cakes help you feel as glowing as Gwyneth Paltrow or as determined as Novak Djokovic?

We used to have the 29th-tallest men out of 200 countries, now we rank 30th.

Tampons and pads can hardly be considered a luxury.

Proving that you just can't win, a model has been criticised for being too fat, and losing too much weight.

How the singer overcame family abuse has much to teach us, says child psychologist Oliver James.

A ten-year study has found drinking together may be one of the secrets to a successful marriage.

She doesn't remember the night she nearly died, but 18 months after the broadcaster's brain surgery, Kim Knight finds Susan Wood in buoyant form.

Is low energy stopping you from doing the things? Lee-Anne Wann reveals seven great ways to boost your levels.

As her daughter approaches the unknown territory of adolescence, Marina Benjamin finds herself facing her own unknown: menopause.

Here's the science behind the three major types of intermittent fasting diets.

Wearing the wrong size sports bra is not only painful, it can also cause ligament damage, leading to drooping and stretch marks.

Research suggests women who have their ovaries removed have a greater chance of developing dementia.

Staying in and watching Netflix for hours could significantly increase the chances of a fatal blood clot, researchers in Japan have found

Sick of chasing fad diets? Here are some lesser-known tricks to help break through that weight loss plateau and keep you shedding kilos.

Is it true that morning sickness signals a boy? Or that you can't take medication to alleviate it? Here are 10 myths busted by facts from experts.

Louise Thompson asks: What's the best thing that could happen to you today?

The flavonoids in broccoli have been associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and asthma.

After his father's death in 2004, Poi E star Maaka Pohatu often felt down, struggled to sleep and overanalysed the smallest of interactions.

You probably know what you shouldn't be eating. But are you aware of the foods you should be adding to your diet?

My whole family are keen skiers. We have a season's pass and try to get up the mountain every weekend, and it seems like without fail

Generous Kiwis have given over $21,000 to help little Elyse Johnson get the treatment that could save her life, but there's still a long way to go.