HEALTH Five bowel cancers and five cancerous polyps have been detected in the first few months of the four year bowel screening pilot at Waitemata District Health Board.Health Minister Tony Ryall, who is visiting the Bowel Screening Coordination Centr...

Forget the patches, gum, hypnosis, and aversion therapy, if you want to quit smoking you need to put your money where your mouth is.

Cognitive therapy for depression teaches people how to use a mental "toolkit" to challenge negative thoughts. Over the long term, this process can bring about positive changes in how a depressed person sees the world.

With summer nearly upon us, our sunglass habits could use improvement, according to a new report issued today by The Vision Council, an industry group.

Fewer American teens and young adults are smoking cigarettes, a new government report shows.

More than one in six cancers are caused by preventable or treatable infections, according to a new global study.Researchers found that of the 12.7 million new cancer cases around the world - 2 million were caused by virus, bacteria...

HEALTH Why is it that some people seem to waltz through life in a bubble of happiness, when for others each day is a struggle? Should we just accept the personality we're born with? Or can we act and think ourselves to happiness?Victoria Universit...

College football and hockey players sustain numerous blows to the head every season. Those hits, according to a new study, may add up to brain injuries that impact learning.

It is widely believed that raising "good" cholesterol levels lowers heart attack risk, but surprising new research finds evidence that this may not be the case.

Source: It's Two Weeks Until Beach Time: Here's Your PlanOK, ladies, it's time to get serious. If you're planning on losing a few pounds before you hit the beach this Memorial Day, you've got two weeks to plan. Read on: we've got some no-fail tips for ...

Source: 5 Lessons Learned From A Course in Weight LossAt the heart of her mission, best-selling author and speaker Marianne Williamson urges people to choose love over fear - and get very self-aware in the process. Marianne's book A Course in Weight Lo...

Source: Why Running Isn't Helping You Lose WeightYou started running months ago, yet every time you hop on the scale, you're let down by the results. What gives? While running does burn mega calories, here are some reasons you may not be seeing the wei...

Source: 3 Ways to Say Goodbye to Belly FatA nutritious diet and regular exercise have helped you reach your weight loss goal, but you're still trying to get rid of that little extra pooch around your midsection. Here are three things you can do every w...

Study: People taking the commonly prescribed antibiotic azithromycin -- better known as Zithromax or Z-Pak -- have an increased risk of sudden heart death. The risk is higher for those with heart failure or diabetes.

WebMD talks to dermatologists about sunscreen safety, ingredients, and labels.