A simple nail balm that could greatly improve the quality of life of cancer patients is being tested.

Taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy and giving them to babies may help reduce high rate of allergies in children, research indicates.

The investigation was prompted by public concern following several serious events affecting the Waikato services last year.

OPINION: Kyle MacDonald talks through the tips to improve our ability to pay attention to a partner and express empathy for their concerns.

Under-5s need at least three hours of physical activity and a maximum one hour screen time a day, parents likely to be told.

Wellington City councillors have agreed to make the capital city smoke-free by reducing the prevalence of smoking to less than 5 per cent by 2025.

Govt funds research into rising health problem as part of $84m push to produce high-value foods for export.

Apply "100 per cent pure" tourism image to the agricultural industry and use science to create an export boosting "clean green healthy" focus, says expert.

A child's "handedness" is generally categorised as right, left or mixed, and tends to settle around the same time they acquire language - about four-years-old. It remains a persistent characteristic throughout our life.

District Health Boards, rather than councils, will decide whether water supplies are fluoridated under proposals announced by the Government.

Psychologists from Illinois have researched what exactly it is that makes someone creepy, and developed a list of the creepiest personality traits, jobs and hobbies.

Generally speaking, men approach diet, exercise and weight loss in the same way that they approach life - with a singular focus on what they are doing, no exceptions. For women, things are generally not so simple.

A study reveals how gyms can be a 'hotspot' for germs.

An expert reveals the food we should be eating, and do on occasion without realising.

The agony of repeated miscarriages may be prevented by a 15-minute procedure already being routinely offered in IVF clinics.

A mother has warned parents not to give ibuprofen to children suffering from chickenpox after her son ended up in hospital with septicaemia.

Our Bikini Body challengers spoke with the woman behind the movement, and were surprised by her refreshing take on fitness.

Research reveals what's likely been a long suspected inkling for many of us.

New studies turn the tables on what we know about "healthy" dairy.

It is common to wrap your food in tin foil. What you may not realise is that some of the foil will leach into your meal - and this could be bad for your health.

Are you stressed? Taking regular medication? Suffering from food allergies, or staying up too late? It could all be contributing to a cauldron of factors that are making you feel constantly exhausted.

A new study has shed further light on the best start to the day for weight loss.

Auckland-based regenerative medicine expert, Dr Frances Pitsilis, says while fatigue is very common, it can also be debilitating and worrisome. She looks at some of the reasons why many of us feel constantly tired.

Considering therapy? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald discusses common attachment concerns and the often asked question, can therapy make you more crazy?

Here's why this image may be making you feel squeamish.

There had been a small but significant decrease in the percentages of Maori and Pacific boys who were obese at the before-school health checks in 2014, compared with 2012.