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Do hormonal contraceptives increase the risk of depression?

A neuroscientist explains how they affect your mood, for better or worse.

Should the 'body roundness index' replace BMI?

BRI quantifies body fat levels by looking at height and waist circumference.

Mixed reaction from patients to cancer drugs promise

Specific treatments for bowel, liver, kidney, lung and bladder cancer have been named.

Four core exercises to help you stay upright as you age

Core strength isn’t just about a six-pack, it’s the foundation of your body’s stability.

Does having PCOS mean you can't get pregnant?

'My immediate assumption was, 'I am infertile'.'

Social media warnings and cellphone bans: How do they affect youth mental health?

21% of Kiwis kids between 10-19 live with a mental disorder, and the number is increasing.

Hiring freeze: Doctor jobs unfilled as Health NZ cost-cutting bites

Doctors had job applications paused at the reference-checking stage, or delayed for weeks.

What you should – and shouldn’t – do two hours before you want to sleep

From doomscrolling to drinking an extra glass of wine, what wrecks our sleep?

How to make mealtimes easier for neurodivergent kids

'The whole activity can become daunting.'

How might ultra-processed foods affect our immune system?

Often a cost-effective, convenient option in a busy world, but there may be a trade-off.

The nine health benefits of regular strength training

You don't need a six-pack to feel the benefits of strength training in later life.

'Burned off and ripped out': Steve Braunias watches surgery

Inside the blood and guts of a patient having her gall bladder removed.

Pharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be funded

David Seymour's comments put him at odds with the Health Minister.

Royal family rallies around Lady Gabriella following husband's tragic death

It comes just four months after her husband was found with a ‘catastrophic head injury'.

How to fall safely if you’re over 65

Martial arts instructors reveal how to avoid injuries when you take a tumble.

Update after Lord of the Rings star's shock stage fall

The actor had a brutal fall while performing onstage at Noel Coward Theatre yesterday.

Take my (bad) breath away: What causes halitosis?

There’s more to bad breath than just poor oral hygiene.

Why don’t people disclose STIs to their partner?

Stigma and shame still surround STI discussion.