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Alcohol raises risk of cancer by 'snapping DNA'
Alcohol turns into acetaldehyde in the body which snaps DNA and can trigger cancer.
Is there finally a cure for baldness?
Scientists have used stem cells to create hairy skin in a lab.
The best diets to try in 2018
Looking to become healthier in 2018? US health officials reveal the best and worst diets.
The science of keeping your New Year's resolution
Social science has some insights into how to break a bad habit - or start a good one.
Five things morning people do differently
If you love to hit snooze, you're setting yourself back by possibly a whole day.
Woman had sauce packet piercing intestine for six years
The woman was told she had Crohn's disease but surgery revealed something else.
The science of sunburn
Excessive exposure to UV radiation will burn the skin and can lead to skin cancer.
Undercover at cult gym Les Mills
This was one of NZ Herald Lifestyle's most read stories in 2017.
Mum, 23, dies within 4 weeks of cancer diagnosis
Her tragic final message on Facebook revealed she had just been diagnosed with Leukaemia.
Bullied mum regains curves because she was unhappy
She was called 'thunder thighs' and a 'fat cow' before losing weight.
Life without a stomach or die from cancer?
Fogel watched his aunt die from stomach cancer. "For me, it was a no-brainer," he said.
The sex diet: How nutrition affects your libido
From mashed kumara to watermelon salad - try these meals to kick-start your libido.
Ex-supermodel on beauty, weight and insecurities
In a raw interview, Tziporah Malkah has spoken honestly about her struggles with weight.
Why you should try to get more sleep
Getting enough sleep should be one of your New Year's resolutions.
Woman's botched nose job leaves implant on face
Her nose implant started to protrude out between her eyes. Warning: Graphic imagery.
Brits told to limit diet to 1600 calories a day
The alarming new advice is 400 calories for breakfast and only 600 for lunch and dinner.
Ten-year-old's cancer battle: 'Am I going to die?'
Catch up with 10-year-old Avamarie who was diagnosed with stage-four cancer a year ago.
Santa 'an overweight binge-drinker', say doctors
Here's why you shouldn't leave Santa a glass of beer and cookies tonight.
How to make it easier to get up in the morning
Getting up in the morning can be really hard, here are some tips for a refreshing wake up.
12 days of Xmas: NZ Gynaecological Cancer Foundation
Pasifika women in particular need to be more aware of what their body is telling them
Cigarettes really do take a toll on your looks
Survey of 500 twins found the one who smoked is less attractive to the opposite sex.
Three habits to change in 2018
Scientists say these habits can be blamed for just over 30 per cent of cancer deaths.
Why it's hard to resist wine in the evenings
Scientists say they have the "strongest evidence yet" that willpower is limited.
What this optical illusion reveals about your eyesight
The optical illusion which might just send you round the bend.
Human race has peaked - and could move backwards
Experts say humans have hit the limit for height, lifespan and physical performance.
How does a near-death experience change you?
Brain surgeon describes hearing heavenly music and waterfalls flowing into crystal pools.
Do you feel replaceable in your relationship?
Lee Suckling looks at what's at play when we're faced with this feeling.
'Don't call us snowflakes, it damages our mental health'
Figures show that the majority of young people think the term is unfair.
Mum dies of 'broken heart' weeks after son's death
Her entire world collapsed when her son and grandpa died. Weeks later she died too.