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When to worry about acid reflux

Whether you call it acid reflux or heartburn, certain symptoms require more investigation.

How much time should you spend sitting versus standing?

You might be doing more physical activity than you thought.

The skills Kiwi kids should have at ages 1, 5, 13 and 18

Is your child ready for school, high school, uni and beyond?

Eight surprising health benefits of black coffee

Your daily caffeine hit is more powerful than you realise.

Advice: Why does my husband exclude me from family dinners?

New York Times: She has hurt feelings; he says she's being ridiculous.

New York professor's verdict on NZ’s phones-in-schools ban

As the measure kicks in this week, commentators and teachers have differing takes.

David Seymour wants to stop 'lazily' categorising people by race

The Act leader rails against 'lazily looking at everyone through the lens of race'.

A-fib enigma: Why are younger adults developing this common heart condition?

New York Times: Symptoms can include a fluttering heartbeat and palpitations.

What is a vampire facial and is it really safe?

Three women in New Mexico contracted HIV from the treatment — can it happen elsewhere?

King Charles 'very unwell' as funeral plans get update

Source says Charles is "really very unwell. More than they are letting on".

Passengers 'repulsed' by mystery liquid on flight

The fluid began gushing from the rear restroom, leaving travellers shocked and disgusted.

'90 is the new 70': Waikato breast surgeon hails screening-age extension

The Government is working to offer free breast cancer screening for those aged 70-74.

‘Red mist’: What causes road rage and how can we stop it?

Heading out of town? Here's how to avoid road rage.

Taupō GP opens special clinic for survivors of sexual assault

The free service aims to help with 'letting go of guilt and shame'.

How to identify ultra-processed foods - and the surprising ones hiding in your cupboard

We know they’re all around us, and we worry they’re bad for us. But how do we spot them?

'I can’t be the mother that I could be': Mum, 27, fights incurable cancer

'All of a sudden I can’t [play with him] and he doesn’t understand why.'

'Impasse': Doctors vote to strike after pay offer rejected

Union members rejected the offers and voted to strike for 25 hours from May 7.

Fat activist Virginia Sole-Smith is inspiring and infuriating her followers

NYT: Sole-Smith's book on diet culture and parenting has propelled her into the spotlight.