Last week we dipped into the uncomfortable but all-too-familiar sensation of life envy. That "grass is greener, why is it so easy

Kiwi parents are getting behind a growing trend - using colourful knitted or crochet umbilical cord ties instead of medical clamps.

Rich Bell made headlines when he started playing Pokemon Go. In a single month, the 29-year-old lost more than 4kg chasing Zubats and Spearows.

Shin splints are caused by repeated trauma to the muscles where they attach to the shin.

COMMENT: A day-long symposium on eliminating sugary drinks from New Zealand concluded there is no silver bullet - but a tax would be a good first step.

An American baby born with an adult-sized tongue can finally breathe, and smile, on its own.

Australia's Victoria's Secret model says her model figure is down to this diet trick.

Doctors, scientists and our loved ones all remind us of the need to drink eight glasses of water each day. But is there any truth behind the tale that it's good for us?

Spent winter eating comfort food on the couch? Nutritionist and health and fitness expert Lee-Anne Wann reveals her top tips to get your body ready for summer.

Have you ever stopped to consider that your handbag could be harbouring life-threatening diseases?

By now, shouldn't we all be aware of what mental illness looks like? Kyle MacDonald explains why Mental Health Awareness Week, which began on Monday, is crucial.

The West Coast rugby player who underwent emergency brain surgery after collapsing straight after a Heartland Championship match against

We're bombarded with diet tips daily. But how do you know what advice is legitimate? Here are 10 tips backed by science and research.

A survey of 1,500 women has revealed what's stopping us shedding that unwanted weight.

Thinking about a juice cleanse to kick off your summer diet? Here's how drinking your meals for consecutive days affects your health.

Louise Thompson explains how easy it is to find yourself coveting other people's lives. And shares some top tips for being grateful for your own.

It's Friday night and Serena, 27, has invited eight of her friends around to her Melbourne apartment for a drink.

Changes undermine value of national bowel screening programme, expert says.

When it comes to disciplining teens, tough love tactics sound good, but most approaches are more tough than love, writes Kyle MacDonald.

Film writer and beauty blogger Helene Ravlich has had a mastectomy after breast cancer returned.

COMMENT: Can the 20 most popular TED talks of all time change your life? Greg Bruce finds out by reviewing all of them.

A major study has found the cause of seven in 10 deaths.

A nutritionist has revealed how some of our favourite foods could actually be making us hungrier.

Ten lingerie mistakes that could signal an overhaul of your underwear draw.

Janet Mikkelsen is a funeral director and a trustee of the Sweet Louise charity which supports those living with incurable breast cancer.

Otago University scientists have taken a first step towards what could eventually be a Keytruda-type drug to fight cervical cancer. They

A visiting world-renowned expert on childhood behavioural disorders is set to share insights into how kids' sleep problems can hurt their academic performance and later success in life.

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Summer's coming so ZM host PJ has decided it's time to get her run on. Keep up with PJ as she works through adidas RunClub's new programme.

Is washing your hair in reverse the secret to a perfect mane?