A recent study suggests that New Zealand’s poorer people will have their health badly affected by the economic downturn.

Researchers have discovered a gene linked with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, which could help catch them early.

An international team has found four new planets orbiting nearby sun-like stars, a discovery that could lead to the detection of habitable worlds.

Australian researchers have found that drinking a lot of coffee and tea is associated with a substantially reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Despite efforts to cut the incidence of heart disease, diabetes and kidney disease, risks, such as smoking and obesity, still remain.