Researchers in Australia have discovered that the sperm of overweight fathers could carry dietary signals that cause their offspring to inherit obesity.

The FREE Meningococcal C Vaccination programme has seen 27,000 eligible young Northlanders vaccinated against this serious disease.

A study has found that women on average do 10 more hours of multitasking in the home every week than men.

Following tomorrow’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown will launch the Capital’s draft Accessible Wellington Action Plan for consultation, Monday 5 December at the Accessible Wellington forum, Te Papa from 5pm.

A survey by Cancer Council Australia found that half of those surveyed thought that drinking lots of water would ward off cancer.

Nearly two-thirds (65%) of adult New Zealanders are consuming more sodium than current nutrition guidelines recommend, according to analysis of urine samples taken from 3000 people who took part in the latest New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey.

Pregnant women are being warned to keep track of their coffee intake, after a survey found that the quantity of caffeine in coffee differed widely between coffee shops.

Keeping the mind active can help ward off dementia in older age. A study in Bavaria found that activities such as puzzles and crosswords mimicked the effect of cholinesterase inhibitors that are prescribed to treat dementia.

Today is World AIDS Day – an event that gives people the opportunity to unite in the worldwide fight against HIV and to remember those that have died from HIV.

Global progress in both preventing and treating HIV emphasizes the benefits of sustaining investment in HIV/AIDS over the longer term. The latest report by UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund), World Health Organization (WHO), and UNAIDS "Report on the Global HIV/AIDS Response" indicates that increased access to HIV services resulted in a 15% reduction of new infections over the past decade and a 22% decline in AIDS-related deaths in the last five years.

A US Consumer Report test found that some apple and grape juices for sale in the US contained high levels of arsenic.

According to a study undertaken in Northern Ireland, lung function, for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), isn't improved by adding extra servings of fruit and vegetables.

Abano Healthcare Group Limited has announced that independent director, Susan Paterson, has been appointed as deputy chair.

Pacific Edge, the biomedical firm specialising in cancer detection, posted a smaller first-half loss as it pushes on with bringing its Cxbladder product to market in the US.

It is known that germs can live in hospital curtains and lab coats, but a new study has found that paper passed around hospitals can transmit germs, too.

A study of 32 football players has found that heading the ball could cause brain damage. Imaging of the players revealed patterns of damage to the brain that were similar to individuals with concussion.

A study published in the Fertility and Sterility journal found that semen samples placed under laptop WIFI were 'nuked' after 4 hours of exposure.

Years after classrooms have stopped using chalk and chalkboards in classrooms, researchers in India have decided to study whether chalk is harmful to health.

A recent study has found that snacking in between breakfast and lunch might not be the best idea for women trying to lose weight.