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.

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.

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OPINION: Kids have it hard these days. It doesn't seem like it when they're playing on their $500 tech gadgets, but they do.

A discovery by University of Otago researchers could pave the way for Alzheimer's disease to be diagnosed by a simple blood test.

A nutritionist reveals the reasons behind your insatiable appetite.

COMMENT: Polly Gillespie discusses the pain suffered by terminal cancer patients and considers their options.

Here is a list of substances that are more poisonous than their LD50 values might indicate.

Amy Schumer lashes out after Glamour magazine puts her in a list of "plus size" women.

Four things you need to know when contemplating big, bold, brave new moves.

A cure for HIV and Aids could be just a few years away.

Is there anything natural I can take for jet lag that's easy to carry and won't be a problem at customs?

At 3am tomorrow, the clocks go back and we get an extra hour to do with what we please.

More than 640 million people globally now weigh in as obese and the world has more overweight than underweight people.

Is your morning routine feeling like more of a battle lately?

Research reveals the easiest years for weight loss - and the toughest.

We've all met douches, and if you are being honest and courageous you'll admit that you've also been one from time to time. But with the right self-awareness tools and regular practice, anyone can change their ways.

Signs of a heart attack vary between men and women, and some seemingly unrelated medical issues could be early symptoms of heart disease.

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald looks at the changing nature of bullying and the roles we all have the potential to play.

Scientists have found there can be long-term health risks associated with a vegetarian diet, that could outweigh the benefits.