She's a young woman battling the big C but is determined to ease the way for others in their 20s facing a similar diagnosis.

Losing extra kilos through good eating is more beneficial than exercise alone.

Concern over a high heartbeat reading was thought to be a fault with the device.

Jet lag can be prevented by "hacking" into the body's circadian rhythm during sleep using a flashing alarm clock, Stanford University has discovered.

It seems our minds are geared to be able to pay more attention when the days are long.

How are our challengers coping as they hit week five of Kayla Itsines' Bikini Body Guide?

COMMENT: 'D' is for death. I just Googled whether or not you can die from sleep deprivation.

Jen Byrn's infection with the mosquito-borne zika virus has been confirmed by her doctor.

Research shows that tea drinkers have stronger bones, cutting their risk of painful fractures, including broken hips.

What does the word "natural" mean to you? If you're like most people, it's something appealing, especially when it relates to food.

Best-selling author Marian Keyes tells Jennifer Dann why she hates the term chick-lit and how she baked herself out of depression

Heart disease kills more people in New Zealand than in most other OECD countries, according to a recent international OECD health report.

The link between kitchen clutter and your food choices.

The Herald Life & Style team road test health and fitness trends so you don't have to.

Sunburn, insomnia and why you should never cram all your workouts into one weekend.

A new report reveals the downside of binge-watching.

Michelle Woods was driving when she had a severe allergic reaction to ice cream.

Kiwi fashion designer Kiri Nathan had a big wake-up call after her family revealed they were worried that she spent too much time looking after everyone else.

We all know the mantra: five-plus a day is the ideal number for our fruit and vegetable intake.

If your weight-loss goals are eluding you it may be time to change your gym regime - by cutting back.

Women who struggle to sleep at night are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, researchers claimed yesterday.

Scientists say we are subconsciously drawn to unhealthy food because we see it as dangerous and attractive.

A second American Airlines flight makes an emergency landing after passengers and crew fell ill on board.

Couples have been advised to stop trying for a baby for up to six months if a partner has returned from one of 23 countries affected by the Zika virus.

Penny Lancaster has an interesting way to let her husband Rod Stewart know when it's her time of the month.