LifestyleWhy it's hard to sleep in a strange bedCan't sleep on your first night in a hotel? Don't blame the lumpy mattress or the hard pillow - it's probably because half your brain is still awake.22 Apr 10:30 PM
LifestyleStudy out to bust Asia's secret fatGovt funds research into rising health problem as part of $84m push to produce high-value foods for export.13 Apr 10:50 PM
LifestyleWhat's making you so tired?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.07 Apr 11:28 PM
LifestyleDaylight Saving ending: What to do with your extra hourAt 3am tomorrow, the clocks go back and we get an extra hour to do with what we please.01 Apr 08:56 PM
LifestyleThe hidden signs of a heart attackSigns of a heart attack vary between men and women, and some seemingly unrelated medical issues could be early symptoms of heart disease.31 Mar 03:00 AM
LifestyleVegetarianism can lead to cancerScientists have found there can be long-term health risks associated with a vegetarian diet, that could outweigh the benefits.30 Mar 01:38 AM
LifestyleHow regular cannabis users descend into mid-life failureYoung people who smoke cannabis regularly slide further down the social ladder than their parents, a study has revealed.26 Mar 11:30 PM
LifestyleTired at work in the afternoon? Turn off your phone at lunchtimeIf work is leaving you drained, try turning off your smartphone at lunchtime.26 Mar 10:00 PM
LifestyleAncient viruses in our genes can make us sickUS scientists have reported how one stretch of DNA they found in about 50 of 2500 people they studied contained an intact, full genetic recipe for an entire virus.25 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionRod Jackson: Could a sugar tax do more harm than good?A sugary drinks tax alone won't reverse NZ's 'diabesity' epidemic or cure tooth decay but the best available evidence suggests it will be one of the most effective strategies, write Professor Rod Jackson.22 Mar 01:55 AM
LifestyleNew inhaler design, help suffering KiwisThe design of the Ellipta inhaler allows asthma or (COPD) patients to take one correct dosage every day, rather than take several every day.10 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Drug spend a hard pill to swallowPeople who have the money, or who have friends who have money, have the opportunity to stay alive longer than people are on the bones of their bum.05 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWant to lose weight? Ditch your dietSix tips to get off that diet roller coaster.18 Feb 03:30 AM
LifestyleInterview with Simone Anderson Pretscherer after impressive weight loss Simone Anderson Pretscherer, 24, from Auckland, went from 168kgs to 83kgs in just 11 months.Watch13 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: Why I hated going to Granny'sAs a teen, I couldn't have explained why, because I've only just figured it out, writes Verity Johnson.12 Feb 12:15 AM
LifestyleBeing fit or eating well - which is more important?Losing extra kilos through good eating is more beneficial than exercise alone.09 Feb 10:23 PM
LifestyleStudy shows we're smarter in summerIt seems our minds are geared to be able to pay more attention when the days are long.09 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleDrinking three cups of tea a day could beat curse of brittle bonesResearch shows that tea drinkers have stronger bones, cutting their risk of painful fractures, including broken hips.06 Feb 10:30 PM
LifestyleDiabetes risk for women who don't sleep well at nightWomen who struggle to sleep at night are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, researchers claimed yesterday.30 Jan 02:00 AM
LifestyleWhy we find unhealthy food so irresistibleScientists say we are subconsciously drawn to unhealthy food because we see it as dangerous and attractive.30 Jan 01:30 AM
