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Plant compounds in herbs, berries and red wine may protect against diabetes, say scientists.

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It's said that "40 is the new 30" and "50 is the new 40". But, when it comes to female fertility, 40 is still 40.

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Sometimes we overeat because what we are really craving is rest and relaxation. Stopping for a snack break or coffee break…

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In November thousands of frozen embryos, eggs and sperm will begin reaching their 10-year storage limit forcing a decision…

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Desperate parents are using animal flea treatments to rid their kids of nits - at the risk of poisoning…

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I should start by saying that an important part of my job is encouraging hospital staff to clean their hands. The World…

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One person is being monitored for measles in Auckland following a new alert on the disease. The Auckland Regional Public…

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40-year-old mother-of-three's blog about her breast cancer that has spread to her bones sparks debate on both sides of the…

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The announcement that norovirus was onboard a cruise ship touring NZ 'scared the s*** out of us', said one passenger as…

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A six-month-old baby girl was left 'screaming in pain' after eating a pudding topped with cream that…

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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…

1. Enjoy booze in a healthy way