Experts explain the science behind this puzzling phenomenon.

While in Vanuatu, Michael shared his tips on using the local produce to create a healthy and affordable diet.

If you use non-stick frying pans to cook, you may want to re-think that decision.

Christmas is not a time for weight loss. But stick to these foods to keep things lean.

A psychotherapist imagines NZ if new mental health recommendations were implemented.

And what to eat instead this festive season.

Rachel Paine was living in Australia when diagnosed and needs special drugs every two weeks to help keep her alive. They’re not funded in NZ, and cost $600k a year.

Hilda Hango is an athletically built woman of 22 who is hoping she won't need to have her leg cut off. Video / Chris Tarpey

Does a $7.30 coffee sound outrageous to you? Here's why it might be totally reasonable.

Nearly a quarter of Vanuatu's population of 280,000 have diabetes. There is a huge number of people who may not know they have the disease and will go blind without treatment. Video / Chris Tarpey

Karlpat Edul doesn't look the type to have had his life put on hold by a disease like diabetes. Video / Chris Tarpey

Five tips to help you stay healthy when the world tells you to eat, drink and be merry.

What do you see every summer at your average Kiwi beach?

Clerence has dense cataracts and diabetic retinopathy, whereby the disease causes bleeding at the back of eye. Video / Chris Tarpey

Cranking up your sauna sessions can cut the risk of heart attacks by as much as a quarter.

You might want to stop taking your phone with you to the toilet.

Researchers estimate that about 1 in 100 people are psychopaths.

COMMENT: Have you noticed that not all is as it once was in meat section of supermarket?

Leading a busy life is no excuse for ignoring the importance of balance.

But there's one thing that remains, writes Cynthia Miller-Idriss.

The 36-year-old mother tragically passed away after trying to 'improve her appearance'.

Summer is here and making a splash – but is your family water-safe?

Secret Santa can be fun or a total disaster, as these Kiwis reveal.

Decline in funding leads organisation to propose a total restructure.

Academic explains what causes cancer and how to reduce your chances of developing it.

Want a Christmas tree to rival Smith and Caughey's? Here are the secrets from an expert.

COMMENT: Training medical staff to recognise patients 'spiritual distress' a good start.

When he first mentioned the issue to a physician, the doctor brushed him off, he said.

The photo has been labelled "strange" and "pervy". Do you see a problem with it?

Lee Suckling explains why the act won't make you blind, and certainly won't make you gay.