Older Britons are in denial about their health, a survey has revealed. While life expectancy is rising…

Early childhood education centres are targeted in a new study examining some of the root causes of NZ's growing obesity…

The number of patients who received state-funded spinal fusion surgery doubled in the decade to 2011.

Researchers say vitamin E might slow the progression of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease - the first time any treatment…

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Over 100 people in Auckland, Waikato and the Lake Taupo area have been assessed for measles risk.

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A drunk man who hurt his head falling down stairs and needed a helicopter to rescue him is among the patients in alcohol-related…

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Adults could be advised to halve the amount of sugar in their diets under new guidelines from the World Health Organisation. Experts…

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Every week I write about a fitness challenge, hoping to inspire readers to give it a go. The column explains everything…

Holidaymakers needing urgent medication over the holiday period are being stung by pharmacy surcharges…

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A woman suffered a painful allergic reaction after being bitten 300 times by bed bugs at an Auckland motel.

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Don't be fooled into buying those cheap tinted sunglasses from the petrol station or dairy this summer - if you wear them…

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Christmas is especially tough for Evans Mott. His wife Rosie shared a final Christmas Day with family before ending her…

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Breakfast continues to be a bit of a drama for many people who find it hard to make the time to eat what many health professionals…

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Hoist the swingball tennis set, roll out the wheelie bin for the cricket wickets and dust off the Frisbee. Kiwi summer holiday…

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Investing more of New Zealand's health dollar in young Kiwis will not result in shortcomings for the elderly, the head of…

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