New ZealandJump in C-section births worries hospitalsOne in every four women giving birth in NZ will undergo caesarean section surgery, with nearly 15pc booking the operation before going into labour.17 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe point of the exerciseSo you want to lose weight for summer? Cancel the gym membership. As Emma John finds, an increasing body of research reveals exercise does next to nothing for you when it comes to shedding the kilos.06 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe fat of the landA trans fat found in NZ dairy products is derived from palm kernel feed being given to NZ cows, new research suggests.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTobacco firm denies YouTube marketingBritish American Tobacco (BAT) has denied claims it uses video-sharing website YouTube to market its products, as research released today from Otago University claimed.26 Aug 05:39 AM
LifestyleIs this the start of a backlash against circumcision?The Royal Dutch Medical Association has adopted the view that the circumcision of underage boys violates their human rights.14 Jun 10:25 PM
LifestyleOut for the countCompared to other mammals, humans produce low numbers of viable sperm.30 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFat is normal in NZ - expertNZ's high rate of obesity is no surprise, because of its fat-promoting environment and love affair with cars, a nutrition expert says.25 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCall to ban all adverts of junk food to childrenThe World Health Organisation has come out in support of a complete ban on advertising junk food to children.03 Jan 03:00 PM
Lifestyle'Depressed and lonely' model found hangedThe apparent suicide of a rising star in international modelling has sent shockwaves through the fashion industry.21 Nov 12:13 AM
TechnologyOn hold: the cellphone tumour rumourWith a pending World Health Organisation report on the effects of mobile phone usage on the brain, the evidence so far is pointing to good news. However, much is still unknown.20 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleThe A-Z of conflicting health adviceYoghurt and holidays might not be as good for your health as you think...03 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandRecession threatens fight against obesityNew Zealanders' consumption of a harmful type of fat has declined sharply in two years, following the voluntary efforts of food manufacturers.26 Oct 03:00 PM
