The debate over the right to die usually focuses on an individual's right to end his life. But there is another issue...

Stroke remains the third largest killer in New Zealand, after heart disease and cancer, with more than 2500 of the 9000 Kiwis who suffer one each year dying.

Tragedy prompted a mother of two to shift more than 57 kg, and she's created a time lapse video of her transformation.

Treatment times for stroke victims remain well outside the recommended "golden hour" for reducing the risk of disability, a study has found.

The Ministry of Health has defended its stance on refusing to fund a Maori safe-sleeping device and has been backed by Minister Jonathan Coleman.

There was a thigh gap and the bikini bridge. Now, there's a new body-shaming trend to make us feel bad about ourselves.

Lee-Anne Wann reveals five great food choices that can accelerate recovery and reduce sore muscles.

OPINION: In a social, extroverted and image occupied world introversion can often be judged as lacking, or seen as a deficiency. Kyle MacDonald explains the truth about the trait.

Brains start to shrink from a very young age in people who carry the Alzheimer's gene, researchers find.

Photos of her sons on holiday have sparked criticism of Kristin Cavallari's parenting.

As well as helping people increase their fitness by getting them to explore the world outside.

She's the ultimate foodie goddess, but Nigella Lawson's popularity is waning in the face of this new food trend.

When was the last time you sat down - with absolutely no distractions - for an extended period of time?

Some people's lives seem to progress in a manner that seems so much more straightforward than our own.

Feeling gloomy and need a lift? Forget that expensive bottle of wine - just munch on a cheap cabbage.

A chef's post bragging about feeding animal products to vegans went viral. And cost him his job.

Controversial chef Paleo Pete Evans has prompted fury by telling fans not to wear conventional sunscreen because it is riddled with

The error will have reduced the chance of the woman being able to conceive another child naturally.

Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist and Head of Nutrition at Healthspan, shares the ten most common food mistakes we make.

OPINION: Are you just fussy about cleanliness and order, or are you suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

Here are some of the wackiest but also very popular fitness trends that have caught on over the years.

Mary Ann Sieghart on prosopagnosia, or the inability to recognise faces.

Chemicals in everyday products are putting children's brains at risk of not developing properly, leading scientists have warned.

Two women suffered facial burns linked to "permanent cosmetics" when they went for an MRI scan, prompting a call to clamp down on makeup tattoo inks.

A study found using brightly coloured crockery, especially yellow, made patients more likely to finish their food and put on weight.

Scientists have found gut bacteria and inflammatory agents in the blood may play a role in chronic fatigue syndrome.

Experts say it's a drug that feeds the "ego of the self" - social media obsession may lead to something akin to classical addiction.

Treating yourself to a cold beer after a run could have some health benefits...but there are also some downsides.

Not all exercise has the ability to create the growth of new brain cells.

"Live in the moment." "Be present." That's how to be happy, apparently. I know, we read it over and over, and hear it a lot. But, how do we actually "be present"?