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Can coffee really help you avoid weight gain?

Some people drink a java before a workout - but does it really affect our weight?

How often should you wash your towels? No, really

Telegraph: Washing in cold water? It's time to get the ironing board out.

'Stretched beyond their limits': How worried should we be about medical mishaps?

When doctors make mistakes, the consequences can be grave.

Eight questions to ask after a cancer diagnosis

Asking the right questions is key to ensuring you are getting the best care.

Woman miscarries after mistakenly being given abortion pill

A woman who fell pregnant after years of IVF has been left devastated after a drug mix-up.

‘I’d never felt so ugly’: How Dawn French learnt to love her flaws

Times: The 'beloved roly-poly comedian' on sexism, body image and being a 'huge twat'.

Record demand for Cancer Society Hamilton accommodation

Marathon in a Month fundraiser to help lodge keep up with surge in demand for services.

Woman's warning after common health issue turns life-threatening

She had no idea just how dangerous UTIs can be if left untreated.

Portion distortion: The sneaky packaging claims that can derail your health kick

Telegraph: Red flags to watch for when you're in the market for a healthy meal or snack.

Nurses won historic pay rise, but some still waiting for up to $23k to show up

Payroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.

The secrets to self-confidence, according to cognitive science

Even today, the cognitive mechanisms underlying self-esteem remain mysterious.

Baywatch star reveals heartbreaking diagnosis

The star is opening up about a 16-year health battle that forced him into retirement.

Five things you think you might be allergic to – but aren’t

Telegraph: From pollen to gluten, many of us mistake intolerance for something worse.

How to avoid middle aged joint pain

One osteopath has shared his must-know tips for easing joint pains and aches.

I’m proof that it really is possible to be ‘fit but fat’

Telegraph: 'My BMI is 31 – the lower end of obese ... and I'm the fittest I've ever been.'

'We can save lives': Survivor pushes for more breast cancer screening

Statistics show Māori are 35 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Carrots v corn: Which types of veg are best for your waistline?

Telegraph: A few simple swaps could help prevent the march of midlife spread.

The mind games that could ward off dementia

Telegraph: Exercising your brain is as important as exercising your body, expert says.