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The dangers of wearing skinny jeans

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

Jamie Oliver's own 'sugar tax'

Jamie Oliver is to slap a "sugar tax" on all sweet drinks served in his restaurants as a protest at the British Government's refusal to introduce one.

Niki Bezzant: Superfad no cure for gullibility

Have you heard of bone broth? It's the latest superfood. Reportedly, it can heal wounds, build the immune system, boost bone health and give you glossy hair and strong nails, Niki Bezzant writes.

Not so snug: Sheepskin boots harmful?

Prolonged wearing of sheepskin boots can cause damage to the foot arch because of lack of support from the boots, podiatrists warn.

The 'fake fast' diet

Victoria Lambert meets the US professor who has devised a diet that 'mimics' fasting and improves health.

NZ first to celebrate International Yoga Day

New Zealand will be first in the world to celebrate the United Nations declared International Yoga Day this Sunday.

The latest problem with sitting too long

Research by Melbourne's Deakin University has linked sitting time to anxiety, a mental health illness estimated to affect more than 27 million people globally.

Could a man handle the pain of birth?

There's a machine that simulates the sensation of contractions - the closest a man can get to the experience of giving birth without actually producing a baby.

Everyday fertility dangers

Sunscreen and other everyday items could be damaging male fertility, a scientist has warned.

DNA-tailored healthcare on horizon

Dr Geoff Chambers sees an era, maybe only a decade away, where we'll all receive personalised medicine based on our own distinct DNA make-up.

Facial filler injections blind 98 people

Nearly 100 people have been left blind by cosmetic treatments that went wrong, according to a doctor who pioneered the use of Botox.

'Healthy' snacks attack teeth

Teeth are under attack from a growing problem that many dentists are failing to treat.

Niki Bezzant: Tough love best for our hearts

This week 50 women will die from a disease that is, in part, preventable. It's something we tend to associate more with men: heart disease.

How to beat the winter blues

Don’t stay huddled around the heater as the mercury plummets. Eat well and get out for some exercise, say our health experts.

Too slim for the catwalk?

Liz Lamb is a Kiwi high-jump champion, health food blogger and model, and if she lived in France modelling agents could be sent to jail for hiring her.

TV risks boys' bones

Teenage boys who spend lots of time in front of the television or computer screen are at risk of poorer bone health, research has found.

Royal mingles at glitzy bash

Zara Phillips was a glamorous guest of honour at a glitzy bash at Auckland's SkyCity Convention Centre last night.

Puzzles prevent Alzheimer's?

Completing the crossword and taking regular exercise may ease the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease - but will not prevent it, scientists say.