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Reflections on a suicidal childhood
Now 40, Robin Raven shares what she would say to her troubled 10-year-old self.

'Get your facts straight': Surgeon defends costs of cancer operations
Surgeon lashed out at host when she asked him to explain six-figure costs of operations.

The vape flavours that increase your risk of heart attack
New research shows e-cigarettes link to heart disease, and two flavourings are the worst.

'Burnout' is now officially a disease
By 2022, "chronic workplace stress" will be treated by healthcare providers and insurers.

Does your child have eco-anxiety?
A 16-year-old says learning about climate change contributed to her crippling depression.

What's the hardest thing about growing old? 'Losing all your friends'
The 102-year old grandfather of broadcaster Jesse Mulligan on how he's lived so long.

'I refuse to pay for my daughter's IVF treatment'
Should parents sacrifice their life plans to help their kids achieve their dreams?

Why burlesque is better than exercise
Dancing can improve your mood, energy levels and tension.

Niki Bezzant: The real reason you can't resist fast food
COMMENT: Low-quality, highly processed foods don't satisfy us - so we eat more and more.

How drinking coffee could improve your naps
Can drinking coffee before you nap really increase your productivity?

Mum's 4hr 20min plank sets new Guinness World Record
The yoga instructor smashed the world record by almost an hour.

Kiwi chef on how she lost 30kg without exercising
She's cooked for Oprah and Jacinda Ardern, and now she's sharing her weight loss secrets.

Kiwi honey proven to help clear up cold sores: study
Kiwi honey cream Honevo just as good at clearing up cold sores as Viraban: study

What we've got wrong about destigmatising mental health
There's a problem with believing psychological pain is an illness in the first place.

Wear special glasses at night for a good sleep
Teenagers should wear special sunglasses to bed to block out sleep-disturbing blue light.

Teen dies after cancer misdiagnosed as arthritis
By the time cancer was detected it was too late for Alix.

Kicking up a stink: Woman's toilet roll habit slammed
A woman's innocent question about her bathroom habit has sparked a fierce debate.

Jacqui Maguire: Navigating winter's long haul blues
If you struggle during seasonal changes, it's important to understand SAD.

Public transport: How much dirt are you taking home with you?
Think about how many people sit on each seat on a bus or train each day. Fifty? 100?

The big thing missing from our food labels
Now's the time to think about adding something in, rather than cutting something out.

Can you write your way to happiness?
A busy mum takes time out to write about her feelings. Is it worth it?

Wellness sisters Julia and Libby Matthews now rivals after split
Kiwi sisters Julia and Libby Matthews are now business rivals on the supplement scene.

Niki Bezzant: The 'fire hose' food you need to eat
COMMENT: Niki Bezzant on the study of the interplay between food and genes.

Cheap hair product Miranda Kerr 'loves'
The supermodel's go-to haircare product has been revealed.

TV host Piers Morgan slams model's naked protest
Ratajkowski has posed naked in protest of the recent abortion law passed in Alabama.

Winter at Middlemore Hospital: Over 2000 patients in one week
Between August 1 - 7, 2016, a total of 2,011 patients attended Middlemore Hospital.

Should parents raising vegan children be prosecuted?
Doctors say parents putting growing kids on the diet should be prosecuted.

Warning issued for LED lights damaging vision
Experts warn that LED lights in your house can cause irreversible damage to vision.