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Wine, chocs beat winter ills

A glass of red wine and a bite of chocolate could help you stave off a cold this winter, new Kiwi research shows.

Do you have No-mobile-phobia?

The very first thing I do when I wake up in the morning - and the very last thing I do at night - is pick up my phone, press the Twitter app and see what's going on in the world.

Why weak handshake means bad heart

The strength of your handshake could indicate the chance of a future heart attack, a major study suggests.

The vitamin which may reduce skin cancer risk

A certain type of vitamin B3 may help reduce the risk of non-melanoma skin cancers by 23 per cent.

Why are we sick in winter?

Nearly a quarter of our genes change how active they are according to the season, which may explain why people are more prone to illness in winter rather than summer, scientists say.

Overweight kids 'just right'

When researchers recently looked at data on how parents perceive their overweight young children, they learned that 94.9 per cent believe the kids' size to be "just right."

Exercise buddies the key for older women

Older women are more likely to take up exercising and stick to it if they are part of a small group guided by a personal trainer.

Blog: Stop demonising bread

Fear of gluten and the demonisation of bread is everywhere - with gluten blamed for countless health problems, from bloating and depression to obesity and asthma.

Defeating unexplained infertility

For 12 years, Komal and John Appleby tried desperately to have a baby.

New autism insights

Kiwi and UK scientists challenge the notion that people with autism generally see visual motion poorly, and explore the causes of sensory overloads experienced by some sufferers.

Think before you drink: alcohol's calories end up on your waistline

Alcoholic drinks should all carry calorie counts according to a leading UK public health doctor writing in the BMJ, because of their contribution to obesity.

Forget about coconut water we'll soon all be drinking artichokes

If you're still wondering whether to pour yourself a glass of coconut water right now, forget it. There's a new post-workout rehydrator on the scene: artichoke water.

Is bullying worse than child abuse when it comes to mental health?

Anyone who has ever been nastily teased or bullied in the playground will remember how it made them feel.

How super are super foods

Raw food diets, juice detox, super foods and ancient grains - it's hard to tell what's healthy and sustainable and what's a fad.

Why making codeine products prescription-only is a good idea

Currently, lower-strength painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin can be bought almost anywhere, while drugs such as Nurofen Plus or Panadeine Forte can be bought only at pharmacies.

Grace Dent: That Bruce Jenner's interview is such big news speaks volumes

Bruce Jenner identifies as a woman. “I have always been confused by my gender identity,” he told interviewer Diane Sawyer on US TV.

Grinding can cause teeth to crumble and fall out - expert

The common habit of grinding the teeth - bruxism - while asleep can have wide-ranging health consequences.

Why do I have stretch marks?

Most women get them. Some men get them. Few people welcome them. Rodney Sinclair explains stretch marks.