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The daily habits ruining your skin

With the change of season, warmer nights and sweltering days - sometimes your skincare regime isn't enough to fight a breakout.

In womb surgery saves twins' lives

In the womb, a rare condition caused a twin to grow much faster than the other - meaning they almost didn't make it.

Why you should wash sheets weekly

It may be where we spend the most time every day - 49 hours per week if you sleep for seven hours per night - but how hygienic is your bed?

Alan Duff: Why is the world so fat?

COMMENT: Sugar is sprinkled over sugar over calorie-laden stodge. It's the culture, dude.

How brain 'invents' what we see

How much of what you see is real? Researchers reveal how much of our vision is just an illusion.

The simple food swaps that boost your health

Simple dietary swaps can help to transform your health, possibly extending your life and making you less prone to heart disease, cancer and dementia.

The nutrient you didn't know you were missing

Are you getting enough choline? Chances are, this nutrient isn't even on your radar.

Your health: How to soothe cradle cap naturally

Is your baby presenting flakes, yellowish-scales or redness on the scalp? Sandra has some natural alternatives to help with cradle cap.

Top insurer giving free access to new cancer screening

New Zealand's largest private health insurer is reassuring members will get access to the latest breast cancer screening technology at no extra cost.

Woman suffers baffling Sleeping Beauty syndrome

Beth fell asleep on the couch one day and didn't wake up for six months. Here's why.

Silent killer's revival needs urgent action

The world's most dangerous infectious disease epidemic of the modern era is reviving, but are we prepared in New Zealand?

Marvelly: We need to talk about periods

COMMENT: In some parts of the world, girls are forced to miss school when they have their periods. Places like Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia and. . . New Zealand.

Cash-strapped Lifeline rescued

Counselling service that receives around 18,000 calls a month, to merge with Presbyterian Support Northern.

adidas RunClub: How to get 'race pace' and avoid burn-out

This month was my final session learning how to become a better runner. I have caught up with some incredible talent over the past

adidas RunClub: Yoga for runners

This month at Adidas Run Club, the focus is yoga and how it can assist with running. I have always loved yoga as a form of exercise

Drink, be merry, and pay the price

COMMENT: The harms of alcohol are, of course, well-documented, writes Niki Bezzant.

Woman with nearly 6000 tumours

A shocking condition has left a woman with nearly 6,000 large tumours covering her entire body.

Your health: How to naturally relieve eczema

What can you suggest to naturally help relieve eczema/dermatitis, or to at least minimise its severity?