Only half of all adult New Zealanders have been to a dentist in the past year, a poll has found.

Fewer men join weight-loss programs than women but are more likely to stick with them, analysis of international obesity studies has found.

Iodine is a special trace mineral that plays a vital role in supporting and regulating many processes in the body...

High factor sunscreen cannot be relied on to protect against the deadliest form of skin cancer, new research suggests.

Our health is highly dependent on the quality and quantity of the water we drink.

Exposing babies to a dust mite could significantly reduce the risk of developing allergies including asthma and eczema as they get older, according to new research from the UK.

A daily dose of tomato could significantly improve the functioning of blood vessels in patients with heart disease, research suggests.

It is well known that stress can cause a stomach ache, but the relationship works both ways, says a pediatrician.

There may be a perception that cannabis is benign, writes Dr Dale Bramley. But staff running mental health, addiction and emergency services can tell you beyond doubt that it's otherwise.

Researchers from across New Zealand made up a total of 50 projects to get a financial go-ahead, with an average grant of about $1.1 million per study.

Eggs are a source of complete protein meaning they contain all essential amino acids necessary in perfect proportions to support biological function.

Productivity and creativity can be boosted if bosses allow staff to take snooze breaks at work, a leading academic says.

People who eat breakfast burn more kilojoules and have tighter blood sugar control than those who are fasting, a new study has shown.

If you're like most people, you might sometimes get the feeling your body isn't normal. But don't fret - it's all the virtual bodies around us that aren't.

An experimental gene-based diet helped a group of slimming volunteers increase their weight loss by a third, research has shown.

There is no doubt that willpower is an important first step for change, but health expert Dave Shaw says it's not enough.

People who went to the Armageddon Expo at Claudelands Event Centre last Sunday are advised to monitor themselves for signs and symptoms of measles.

Sleeping with too much light in the room increases the risk of obesity in women, research has shown.

Green tea can be a fantastic substitute for coffee and soft drinks as it contains a substance called theanine...

Brave women celebrating their bodies after having survived breast cancer.

A researcher has suggested reality TV shows are changing the way people thinking, helping to foster the belief that being narcissistic will help you succeed.

E-cigarettes with sweet flavours are being targeted at school children and could get them hooked on nicotine, it has been claimed.

No one is arguing that diet isn't crucial for good health. However there seems to be a bit of confusion over what makes up the best kind of diet, writes Dave Shaw.

Aracnation is a training place for people who don't mind heights, hanging upside down and monkeying around. It's essentially aerial silks and straps training.