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Pregnant mothers are being warned that the likelihood of their child being overweight in later life can be influenced by…

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Kiwis have cut back on the amount of jogging, cycling and other "sweaty" activities they do, and researchers say that's…

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If you think skipping your morning tea and toast will help you shed a few pounds, you could be mistaken. Researchers…

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Fathers play a decisive role in the development of their children. Sons, however, need fathers most of all so they have…

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Taking drugs is just like eating junk food, a controversial report claims. The UK Drug Policy Commission says drug-taking…

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Research supports the ability of this potent bulb to fight bacteria and help us ward off disease.

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How much TV is too much? Gill South talks to an expert and resolves to limit her square-eye time.

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Not only are they carrying more kilos, heavily pregnant women also sleep less and snore more. New research…

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Nutrition labels which show how much exercise is needed to burn off calories in a food item may help deter people from making…

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