Drinking just two glasses of orange juice a day could increase your risk of getting the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Austrian scientists have come up with a method that allows calculation of the time of death even after ten days.

With her positive messages and dark themes, Louise O’Neill is leading a new wave of young adult fiction that appeals to anxious parents too. ‘We need to be open and honest,’ she tells Sarah Hughes.

Devotees say raw milk is the ultimate health food. So why do scientists think it’s so toxic?

Eugene Bingham describes how running helps him find freedom - freedom to quit worrying and be happy.

Marriage can boost your health in a number of ways but it appears there is one measure where it lets you down – your waistline.

When doctors told Kavanna Jade she might not live to see her 14th birthday she made a bucket list to take her mind off her uncertain future.

Most people feel down, tired and inactive when they're injured or ill. This "sickness behaviour" is caused by the activation of the body's immune response. It's the brain's way of conserving energy so the body can heal.

An international study found that those born to parents from diverse genetic backgrounds tend to be taller and have sharper thinking skills than others.

Not everyone enjoys eating first thing in the morning. But your first choice of foods may contribute to an overall healthy diet.

A poignant charity drive in the UK claims it will be, yet sceptical doctors warn women that exercise and healthy diet are as vital as ever.

Not feeling it in the bedroom as much any more? Here are ten reasons your mojo might be lacking, and what to do about it.

It may sound like an incredibly delicate and fragile material - but implants made from silkworm thread are being used by surgeons to repair damaged knee joints.

There was a crunch, not much flavour and then a distinct plastic aftertaste to these potato sticks, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Recent research has reignited concerns that exposure to chemicals from plastics might be to blame for low sperm counts in young men.

Women who take common anti-depressants to counter the impact of menopause may have a 76 per cent higher risk of broken bones, scientists warn.

Men should freeze some of their sperm at 18 to reduce the risk of having a disabled child, an expert said yesterday.

It always did sound a little too good to be true. Now claims that following a 'grapefruit diet' helps you lose weight without exercising have been well and truly squashed.

Miley Cyrus’ new vegan lifestyle has won her the title of Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2015 from officials at PETA.

Dr Lance O’Sullivan has made it his dream to change the world from the Far North. But, as Greg Dixon discovers, first he had to change himself.

Scientists believe the online training game may help to change bad eating habits and combat obesity.

A rise in allergic skin reactions has been linked to a preservative found in some wet wipes in Australia.

The essential nutrient, found in meat, fish, eggs and dairy products may be the underlying cause of acne, new research has shown.

A condom that changes colour when it comes in to contact with sexually transmitted infections (STI) like chlamydia and herpes has been invented by teenagers.

"After five minutes of talking to you in pre-op," the anesthesiologist told the sedated patient, "I wanted to punch you in the face and man you up a little bit."

Science has found an explanation for the impulsiveness that causes so much friction with parents – the adolescent brain hasn’t yet developed patience.

The death of former All Black Norm Berryman at just 42-years-old sounds a warning bell that heart attacks aren't just an issue for older, unhealthy men.

Fashion is a fickle beast, and it is definitely trying to kill you. Here are six of the most dangerous items of clothing.

Two of the nation's best chefs back the idea of a 'sugar tax' in NZ, but opinions were divided when it came to adopting Jamie's concept in their Auckland eateries.

After squatting in skinny jeans for hours while emptying kitchen cupboards, an Adelaide woman collapsed and spent four days in hospital.