Low-fat diets and exercise are pointless for those wanting to lose weight and obese people should simply eat less, a leading surgeon has said.

Loneliness can strike at any age and stage. Kim Knight examines the condition that affects more than one million New Zealanders.

She was told to terminate her pregnancy because her baby had Down Syndrome. But keeping her was the best thing this woman ever did.

OPINION: Health and fitness expert Lee-Anne Wann reveals why stomach fat is so hard to lose, and shares her top tips for combating it.

Daughter's death after reportedly kissing her boyfriend, who had just eaten a peanut butter sandwich.

New Zealand Health Survey showing that 31 per cent of our adults are obese and a further 35 per cent overweight.

Driving can give you a spare tyre and leave you more vulnerable to heart attacks and strokes, say researchers.

Richard McGhee fought cancer and won. But what happened next left his family scared and confused.

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. These are the horrifying pictures posted by a desperate mother who doesn't want other parents to go through the same trauma she's had to endure.

COMMENT: Pigs with human organs may sound "yuck" but is just another case of swapping DNA, writes John Harris.

The Human Rights Commission will bring an international expert to New Zealand to investigate the country's use of seclusion after repeatedly raising concerns.

The lack of clarity around patient seclusion has emerged after the Herald revealed the case of autistic man Ashley Peacock, who has been keep in isolation for years.

Scientists reveal how one gender is almost twice as likely to suffer from stress compared to the other.

If you can feel the day unravelling, here are four quick ways to switch up your mood and get back on track.

A popular blogger reveals her battle to her 108,000 Facebook followers.

Cardiovascular health is an important topic for everyone, especially as we age.

Anna Magee looks beyond botox to the future of anti-ageing.

Does it make sense to focus on nutrients such as fat or carbohydrates, for example, or should we reframe the question?

Kiwi researchers experimenting with a bitter plant extract have developed a potential appetite suppressant, they have told an obesity conference.

Despite massive government, medical and individual efforts to win the war on obesity, 71 per cent of Americans are overweight.

Many people aren't interested in having sex or don't feel sexual attraction to other people, loosely termed as asexuality.

Likes, shares, favourites, new followers... it all just feels so GOOD doesn't it? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald discusses how social media use can tip over to addiction.

What began as an effort to live a healthier lifestyle led to a dangerous condition for this young woman.

Think you'll be healthier if you ditch dairy? A new study reveals you may actually be putting yourself at risk by eliminating the food group.

Lizzie Marvelly is right; every woman should be able to make her own choices.

June is Men's Health Month, and this year's theme is simple: start talking.

Ever wanted to play games while you go for that evening run? Now you can.

Landlords will need to take action to insulate and install smoke alarms in certain rentals after a law change.