So-called eccentric exercise brings physical activity benefits without usual drills.

More health practitioners are turning to lifestyle medicine as it gains traction in NZ.

Brain-training’ exercises combined with diet and exercise may help stave off dementia.

Auckland scientists aim to develop a replacement heart valve that will grow with the child

Our understanding of the role of body fat has taken a leap forward.

Could the brain’s response to common viruses sow the seeds for dementia?

Existing advice for urinary infections lacks evidence, but some preventive tips stack up.

Self-tests promise control, but kits might do more harm than good.

Falling vaccination rates leave NZ vulnerable to diseases we’ve grown complacent about.

Science is increasingly showing regular sleep-wake routines are critical to heart health.

Cannabis as medicine has come a long way in NZ. Could a cure for insomnia be next?

Stimulating the vagus nerve could help sufferers of epilepsy, stroke and migraines.

From sipping on sports drinks to vaping, stop these things if you want healthy teeth.

The age of finger-pricking to check blood glucose levels is coming to an end.

New technology boosts survival rates and quality of life for Kiwi men.

Researchers find link between osteoarthritis, muscle weakness and the brain.

Identifying and targeting symptoms early could lessen chances of developing long Covid.

Vaping now linked to poorer fitness among young adults, echoing smokers' struggles.

Spring and summer are peak season for potentially fatal disease linked to garden products.

International efforts are underway to find strategies to restore thymus function.

Otago doctor ventures into space to combat earthly dry eye epidemic.

There are seven types of rest, the one for you depends on what's causing your exhaustion.

Focusing on reducing harm, the Global Drug Survey has been collecting data since 1999.

Movement that is a normal part of daily living could just save your life.

The symptoms can start as early as your 30s or 40s.

Symptoms for the potentially fatal respiratory disease include muscle aches and fever.

"When you look at people with Parkinson’s disease, none of them are the same."

Experts are arguing that health symptoms are more important than a target weight.

NZ is central to research that may lead to a vaccine for malaria – and eventually cancer.

We need to remodel not just our bodies, but our cities and workplaces.

A hallucinogenic compound found in mushrooms is offering new hope for the disorder.

Pretending everything is okay to avoid conflict can have long-term consequences.

GP is convinced new machine can make a difference compared to usual risk prediction tool.

Out will go the old pap smear test, to be replaced with a newer test that checks for HPV.

"When you buy a drug over the counter, no one is assessing what your risk might be."

Average life expectancy in NZ is 81.86 years. We are on the cusp of that changing: expert.

Back pain is the No 1 cause of physical disability. The bad news is, rest is no cure.

A Waikato metabolic neurologist brings hope to people with an aggressive brain tumour.

New studies are looking into how women's breasts can best be protected with sports bras.

Scientists are investigating the potential of human hookworms to treat various conditions.

She has treated high-achieving businesspeople and lawyers who struggle with daily life.

Hopes are high for a new drug tackle multiple life-threatening conditions.

IBS has been poorly understood. But a new study will help with future interventions.

Shingles is a painful viral infection, and few people qualify for its funded vaccine.

Exercising throughout life aids brain health, but late starters can reap the benefits too.