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Husband who shared wife's cancer battle banned from Facebook
Facebook takes down grieving husband's story about his late wife's battle with cancer.
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Santa 'an overweight binge-drinker', say doctors
Here's why you shouldn't leave Santa a glass of beer and cookies tonight.
Parcel snatched from doorstep containing toddler's medication
His dad, a single father, said the package contained $5000 worth of medication.
How to make it easier to get up in the morning
Getting up in the morning can be really hard, here are some tips for a refreshing wake up.
How woman shed 58kg without surgery
Woman who weighed over 136kg has cured her high blood pressure and hypothyroidism.
Selfless mother donates her eggs to stranger on Facebook
The mum felt an instant connection with her so immediately reached out to donate her eggs.
12 days of Xmas: NZ Gynaecological Cancer Foundation
Pasifika women in particular need to be more aware of what their body is telling them
Sisters died the same way, five years apart
Sisters Jodie and Rachel were both dead before the age of 30 for the exact same reason.
Amazon withdraws DIY circumcision kit
Do not try this at home: Amazon circumcision kit draws ire - and jokes.
Woman bought coffin after hospital's cancer misdiagnosis
After saying goodbye to loved ones, Jan Scott did not expect to see another Christmas.
City of the svelte takes aim at fat shaming
Paris has formally launched a campaign against "grossophobia," or fat shaming.
What time's too late to mow your lawn?
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5 things to do now for your fitness New Year's resolution
How to use these last days of 2017 to best prepare for fitness success in 2018.
Warning after plastic surgery holiday has tragic end
Melbourne man signed up for a trip organised by New Zealand-based medical travel agency.
Julia Matthews on health and dating sports stars
The whole-food and wellness guru has a huge social media following.
Model's horror after losing leg to 'toxic' tampon
She thought she was getting the flu. Hours later she was having her leg amputated.
Boot camp week five: The end is in sight
New habits made and old ones coming back to haunt me.
Christchurch mum fights for 'miracle drug'
A Christchurch woman told this is likely her last Christmas, is battling for medication.
Cigarettes really do take a toll on your looks
Survey of 500 twins found the one who smoked is less attractive to the opposite sex.
Mysterious cause for teen's seizures baffle doctors
His eyes were closed and his body was racked by a violent seizure, but why?
Rachel Hunter is now a yoga guru
The 48-year-old travelled to India to complete a three-week program.
Is Christmas boozing damaging your health?
Christmas comes once a year but the effects of overindulging in alcohol can be long term.
'Wearable nutrition' too good to be true?
Nutrition patches are being touted as the next thing in wellness and health.
Three habits to change in 2018
Scientists say these habits can be blamed for just over 30 per cent of cancer deaths.