The near eradication of polio is one of the great global public health success stories of the last few decades. So what happened?

An infectious diseases expert has compared the increase of bacteria resistant to antibiotics in New Zealand to climate change.

A tablet that turns off hunger is on the horizon after scientists found how high-fibre foods tell the body to stop eating.

Fibre in breakfast cereals could help survivors live for longer, the research suggests.

Leonie Roderick suffers from such severe night terrors that she once tried to climb out of her bedroom window while asleep. She set out to learn more about this frightening condition.

Fat taken from the stomach is being tested as a new way to treat painful backs.

Chemistry expert Nial Wheate explains the details and dangers of powdered alcohol.

A glass of wine a day could help prevent kidney disease, a new study shows. For those who already have kidney disease, wine might protect their hearts.

TV chef Jamie Oliver has called for more to be done to stop junk food outlets opening near UK schools as he continues his fight against childhood obesity.

New research manages to soothe mens fears about becoming surplus to requirements.

Children allowed to eat sweets and watch television in moderation score higher for "wellbeing" than those denied the pleasure, a British report says.

The most important message was drowned in the noise of conflicting beliefs and the noise was amplified by Third Degree to boost ratings, writes Dave Shaw.

A new study has revealed that women with wide hips are more likely to have one-night stands and more sexual partners in general.

When I woke up Friday morning at 6:15 and got out of bed, the world was whirling counterclockwise.

It is not easy to identify the cause of your cold or flu-like illness.

Louise Thompson asks; "How do we bring meaning into our daily routine when we barely have to time to breathe, let alone smell the roses?"

Older women underestimate their risk of developing breast cancer, new research shows.

In this video, 25-year-old Courtney Sit talks about her experience with the flu, which has convinced her of the importance of getting an annual influenza immunisation. Courtesy of YouTube/minhealthnz

If modern life leaves you grinding your teeth in frustration, you are not alone.

Eating fast food and consuming sugary drinks renders the most common asthma inhaler ineffective, a study warns.

We are a culture obsessed with breasts - but how much do we really know about them?

What are our worst eating habits? Health expert Dave Shaw shares some you may not have considered.

An Auckland health board has come last-equal in a national ranking on one measure to help prevent surgical infections in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery.

Controversial study suggests non-meat eaters are more at risk of physical and mental illness, despite leading healthier lifestyles.