She was a lifelong chocolate fan, but after ballooning to 183kg, this Auckland mum dropped 10 dress sizes.

Both sides of an ugly stand-off over abortions in Thames are vowing to continue their weekly protests, despite growing concern from women who want terminations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

With any form of body modification, there are risks. But a clinic in the New York says there's one piercing it refuses to do.

Nutritionist May Simpkin reveals the six mistakes that can be encouraging weight gain.

An autistic boy who cannot be touched has struck up a special bond with a service dog he flew thousands of miles to meet.

A London student has received massive backlash over the reason he thinks tampons shouldn't be free. Here's what he says women should do instead.

Summer's coming so ZM host PJ has decided it's time to get her run on. Keep up with PJ as she works through adidas RunClub's new programme.

The plastic plague: Report reveals hormone-disrupting chemicals found in everyday items like water bottles cause cancer, diabetes, ADHD and autism.

Figures released by a major meth-testing company have laid bare the scourge of P contamination in New Zealand rental homes.

Global interest in a Kiwi company's anti-aging drug is ramping up, with three major clinical trials now under way to test it against a range of ailments.

Twenty-five years after it was first launched, The Heart Foundation Tick programme will be phased out. Here's why.

The powerful combination of two vitamins could be a hidden key to curing human diseases through regenerative medicine.

A walk after a meal could help people with type-2 diabetes better manage their blood-sugar levels, new research has found.

A nutritionist reveals the cuisine and its five staple elements that could help us live longer.

When Sophie Hughes flew 16,000 kilometres to visit her tiny nephew Oscar, she arrived with a special present - the gift of life.

Ever wondered just how many germs are living on your office keyboards?

COMMENT: It may make you uncomfortable, you may feel embarrassed but in the end you'd never forgive yourself if you dropped dead when you didn't have to.

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COMMENT: A day-long symposium on eliminating sugary drinks from New Zealand concluded there is no silver bullet - but a tax would be a good first step.

An American baby born with an adult-sized tongue can finally breathe, and smile, on its own.

Australia's Victoria's Secret model says her model figure is down to this diet trick.

Doctors, scientists and our loved ones all remind us of the need to drink eight glasses of water each day. But is there any truth behind the tale that it's good for us?

Spent winter eating comfort food on the couch? Nutritionist and health and fitness expert Lee-Anne Wann reveals her top tips to get your body ready for summer.

How you choose to spend the first hour of your day can set you up for glory or failure, say experts.

Some easy ways to slash 500 calories from your day in ways that you will barely notice.

Have you ever stopped to consider that your handbag could be harbouring life-threatening diseases?

By now, shouldn't we all be aware of what mental illness looks like? Kyle MacDonald explains why Mental Health Awareness Week, which began on Monday, is crucial.

The West Coast rugby player who underwent emergency brain surgery after collapsing straight after a Heartland Championship match against

We're bombarded with diet tips daily. But how do you know what advice is legitimate? Here are 10 tips backed by science and research.