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Could a pill defeat the need to exercise?
Pills that mimic the benefits of exercise without any of the hard work could soon be available, scientists believe.
Pills that mimic the benefits of exercise without any of the hard work could soon be available, scientists believe.
"Are New Zealand's grocery prices driving people to takeaway?"
I know quitting has its ups and downs. Tomorrow might be harder. But today, despite my body's protests, I felt at ease.
Couple have attempted IVF treatments and had a heart-breaking miscarriage after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
For those of us who love nibbling on chocolate but feel guilty afterwards, this could be the news we've been waiting for.
Sales of eggs in Britain are up about 5 per cent on last year and have risen almost a quarter compared to seven years ago.
The Kiwi woman who made headlines for losing nearly 90 kilos in less than a year has revealed her new figure after a nine-hour surgery.
A Kiwi woman whose stunning weight-loss journey shocked the world has had a starring role in American TV personality and former supermodel Tyra Banks' talkshow.
Look around a crowd. Look at people in the supermarket car park or, best of all, look around a Westfield food court. Look at us! We're too fat.
A doctor with terminal cancer who revealed that his dying wish was to meet his unborn daughter has published a book posthumously about his journey.
We only ever think of our immune system when things go wrong. But how does it actually work to keep us healthy most of the time?
A drug brought to light by Hippocrates in the 5th century BC could help restore memory in Alzheimer's patients, scientists hope.
Having sex after suffering a heart attack is no riskier than climbing stairs or a brisk walk, say scientists.
A diabetes pill is the first drug to show promise in helping subdue two of the world's most rampant health epidemics.
It's a surgery-free procedure that keeps on working. So why the stigma over cosmetic help, asks Amanda Platell.
Fewer bacteria means less chance of illness, right? A new study found that isn't the case.
Simply by eating from smaller plates you could slash your calorie intake by nearly a tenth, according to researchers.
People who binge drink on the weekend take more days off work, but the cost may be more than just economic.
Competition with colleagues is following us from desk to treadmill, says Olivia Parker - but at what cost?
The new test is twice as reliable as current blood tests and would allow patients to find out in minutes whether they had cancer based on the levels of EN2 in their urine.
Two minutes of hopping a day can strengthen hip bones in older people and reduce the risk of fracture after a fall, scientists have suggested.
In a landmark finding, researchers said it was possible the "seeds" of dementia could be transferred from the brain tissue of one person to another.
A lack of sleep among teenagers who are spending the night hours on social media can cause depression and anxiety, according to a study.
The test, which can accurately diagnose cancer within 24 hours, was hailed yesterday as a potential "game-changer."
For victims of traumatic brain injuries is hyperbaric oxygen therapy hope, or is it all in their heads?
Forcing staff to work nine-to-five leaves their bodies exhausted and stressed as a result of sleep deprivation, say sleep experts.