LifestyleSugary drinks might age you as much as smoking - studyDrinking sugary soft drinks may accelerate biological ageing as much as smoking, a study has found.17 Oct 01:10 AM
LifestyleIgnore negative messages about rapid weight loss - studyDieters should ignore advice that shedding the kilos slowly is better than rapid weight loss, a new study suggests.16 Oct 10:50 PM
LifestyleWant healthy pasta? Reheat itBBC prgramme Trust Me, I'm a Doctor has discovered the process reduces the rise in blood glucose making the carbohydrate much healthier.16 Oct 08:55 PM
LifestyleFirst schizophrenia symptoms revealedAn expert has detailed what he believes to be the first warning signs of schizophrenia, and changes in the type of language people use could be first clues.15 Oct 06:00 PM
LifestylePay-per-laugh comedy clubBarcelona comedy club Teatreneu has installed facial-recognition technology on the back of its chairs to track how much each person in their theatre has enjoyed the show. Each single laugh will cost you €0.30 (NZ50 cents), and customers could face a maximum charge of €24 (NZ$38).Watch14 Oct 07:49 PM
LifestyleStress is killing women's life advantageWomen are losing the ability to outlive men because of the pressure of juggling full-time work and family, official figures suggest.14 Oct 12:00 AM
LifestyleTracking down painful bugFoodstuffs has confirmed two of its Pams products were named in a report listing possible sources of a painful food poisoning epidemic.13 Oct 06:18 AM
LifestyleWoman's cancer survival against the oddsA woman’s survival with metastasised breast cancer may be down to genetics or lifestyle, areas in which treatment is poised to make huge strides, writes Hilary Stichbury.11 Oct 01:06 AM
LifestyleRange of foods linked to bugA range of foods have been identified as potential causes of a painful epidemic of food poisoning that has hit the country.10 Oct 09:38 PM
Lifestyle'Comfort food' is a myth - expertsComfort food may not comfort us any more than other foods - or have any more benefit than going without, a study has found.09 Oct 09:35 PM
LifestyleShould we be worried about Ebola becoming airborne?The idea appears to have captured public attention to the extent that WHO recently made public statements about there being no threat the virus was airborne.09 Oct 08:25 PM
LifestyleWhat you need to know about ear waxEar wax, or cerumen, is a naturally occurring substance produced in the ears of many mammals, including humans.09 Oct 07:00 PM
LifestyleMore cases of painful food poisoningA total of 124 cases of a painful epidemic of food poisoning have been confirmed nationwide, but is yet to be confirmed what foods are the causing the nasty stomach bug.09 Oct 02:08 AM
LifestyleHow phone charging can make you fatCharging your phone in your bedroom could make you put on weight, according to scientists in Spain.08 Oct 07:25 PM
LifestyleSnack bar survey - not as healthy as you may thinkIf you think you're giving your kids healthy food by putting a snack bar in their lunch box, think again.07 Oct 07:55 PM
LifestyleVegetables blamed for outbreakPackaged carrots and lettuce are being blamed for a painful epidemic of food poisoning sweeping through New Zealand.07 Oct 03:03 AM
LifestyleThe genetics of anorexiaAnorexia has been blamed on skinny models and pushy parents – but more than half of the risk is inherited, studies show. Now the hunt is on to find which genes are behind it.06 Oct 10:05 PM
LifestyleWhat can parents do about their teenagers' mental health?Very few parents or teachers are qualified to assess mental health. The overlap between mental health problems and "usual" teen behaviour makes any intervention more complicated.06 Oct 12:55 AM
LifestyleLab-grown penis ready to testScientists have developed technology to help patients who have congenital abnormalities or suffered a traumatic injury.05 Oct 10:35 PM
LifestyleEnergy drinks could be making you more tired, experts warnSoaring numbers of of teenage girls are suffering iron deficiency because they consume too many energy drinks, experts have warned.30 Sep 01:45 AM
OpinionDave Shaw: Are carbs really evil?Most nutrition debate these days is fuelled by carbs – or lack of. Our fear of fat has faded and now we’re in a state of carbo-phobia, writes Dave Shaw.28 Sep 10:30 PM
EmploymentCoffee kills your productivityYou already know that caffeine is a drug, but really thinking about what that means in terms of physiological effects on your body can be a little alarming.28 Sep 12:34 AM
LifestyleJob insecurity raises asthma risk - studyPeople concerned that they may lose their jobs are more likely to develop asthma than those in secure employment, a new study suggests.24 Sep 06:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty queen's arthritis battleA young beauty queen with a severe form of arthritis is speaking out about her experience with the disease in the lead-up to tomorrow's Arthritis New Zealand street appeal.24 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleMost heart attacks could be avoidedFour out of five heart attacks in men could be prevented by adopting a super-healthy lifestyle that avoids junk food, smoking and lack of exercise, a study has found.24 Sep 02:45 AM
LifestyleSports drinks have 'no proven benefits'Sports drinks are useless for the majority of people and their use by celebrities simply misleads the public into thinking they work, experts have warned.23 Sep 11:20 PM
LifestyleShould we all go gluten-free?It's no wonder some people are questioning their gluten intake. But rest assured, there is no credible evidence grain-based foods cause disease.23 Sep 09:25 PM
LifestyleFat friends make you eat more - studyGoing for dinner with friends who are overweight or obese will encourage you to gain weight, a new study has warned.23 Sep 06:30 PM
