Don Junior Sa'u always dreamed of making a career out of his passion for rugby. But there was one giant obstacle standing in his way.

COMMENT: If you are starting to worry about your receding hairline, thinning crown or bald spot, you are not alone.

Norma Cook, woman whose friendship with her neighbor melted hearts across the nation, died in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning.

New research suggests those choosing to follow the gluten-free trend are exposed to high levels of two toxic metals.

Science has proven that some obese people with high levels of fat can also be in good physical health. Here's how.

For the first time, scientists can point to evidence that people with ADHD have brain structures that differ from those of people without ADHD.

Pre and post-natal depression has been studied exhaustively in mothers - but a new study of 3500 Kiwi men has revealed how dads are also affected by the baby blues.

What happens when a couple tries to lose weight together? It can be the recipe for success ... or a total disaster.

A heartbreaking photo of a terminally ill couple saying their final goodbyes has sparked an outpouring of public support.

A North Carolina mother who works at the same day care centre caught another worker breastfeeding her 3-month-old son without permission.

Trainers are more interested in measuring your body composition which doesn't discriminate between fat and muscle.

For some babies it can take months, even years, before their heads are graced with luscious locks, it took this girl just a few weeks in the womb.

Almost 30 potential surrogates have contacted a couple who went public with their fertility issues.

After 14 years, four brain tumours, 10 neurosurgeries and ongoing heartache Noah Telfer is on his last chance to live for his family.

A dietitian reveals how trying to adhere to the magic number of calories for weight loss could be having a negative effect on your health and fertility.

Coca-Cola's bid to offer lower-calorie drinks and healthier options has yet to fix its daunting challenges overseas. Pushing more

Have you ever been told "you're too sensitive"? Kyle MacDonald explains what the real issue is when someone is accused of being overly emotional.

A Kiwi woman is helping lift the lid on how pornography consumption is effecting young people in New Zealand.

New Zealanders overwhelmingly support a mum who was shamed after she included a piece of baked chocolate slice in her child's lunchbox.

COMMENT: For a happy life we need a strong Happiness Muscle. A resilient muscle that doesn't tire easily, and can be recruited in all sorts of situations, writes Louise Thompson.

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Researchers from the University of Ireland found the devices were deceptive.

Hard-working and outgoing children breed the same traits in their peers.

New research has shown that electrical stimulation may also be more effective than compression stockings and other methods aimed at boosting blood circulation in the legs.

New super-strength antibiotics could be developed to kill drug-resistant bacteria in minutes, a study has found.

You may be pleased to know the gym is not the answer to all life's problems. In fact, it can cause some of them; particularly when it comes to the bedroom.

Research suggests that older adults' health and the amount they drink mainly reflect wealth and socioeconomic status.

For a happier, healthier lifestyle, this stunning blogger is walking proof that it really works.

Entering a new phase in life can be anxiety inducing for anyone, regardless of age. Here are some natural remedies for helping manage those back to school jitters.

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