Wellington, Jan 19 : Cancer Society has advised motorists to wear gloves in order to reduce their risk of developing skin cancer during summertime.

Experts challenged the myth that glass protects against the sun''s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can cause malignant melanoma and other skin cancers.

According to them, plain, clear vehicle glass blocks only 37 per cent of UV-A radiation and long or frequent trips while being exposed to sun through side windows pose a huge risk.

The society says covering up with protective clothing may help.

Wellington - The giant New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra is frustrated over Chinese authorities' handling of contaminated baby milk formula that has made over 430 infants ill, its chief executive Andrew Ferrier said on Monday.

Wellington, Aug 20 : Concerns have been raised over Tori Spelling''''''''s after she was spotted sporting a hole in her chest.

Spelling, 35, was seen strolling around Beverly Hills with a deep cavity between her breasts.

According to the Sun, the actress had also admitted to having had breast augmentation surgery earlier this year, and having gone under the knife twice.

Wellington - New Zealand's advertising watchdog has slammed a promotion campaign for a brand of potato crisps, saying it encouraged children to eat the equivalent of a kilogram of fat, news reports said Wednesday.

Bluebird Foods included cards featuring famous rugby players in packets of the crisps and encouraged consumers to collect the full series of 50.

Wellington, June 12 : Acupuncture may be a powerful aid for people suffering from severe depression, according to a new study in Australia.

Wellington, May 24 : British doctors have warned that there has been a drastic increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STD) among older men using Viagra, because it fuels extramarital affairs.

According to British health information, rates of sexual infections such as gonorrhea more than tripled in men between 45 to 64 years of age and for fold increase among teenagers.

Wellington, May 19 : Auckland University researchers say that a new device they have created has shown some promise in improving the movement of patients affected by stroke.

The researchers say that the device is so small that it can be easily used at home.

They have revealed that it works by preparing the brain to be ready for self-directed physical therapy.

Wellington, May 13 : A Canterbury toxicologist has warned against the use of plastic bottles for feeding babies, as it may contain potentially harmful chemicals that may lead to premature puberty and breast cancer.

Baby bottles are often made up of polycarbonate, a plastic that contains bisphenol A.

According to Professor Ian Shaw, bisphenol A was one of a range of chemicals called oestrogenic compounds, which mimicked oestrogen in the body and influenced the cellular activity.

Wellington, May 10 : In a move to make consumers aware of the side-effects of hair dyes, an allergist has called for allergy warnings on hair dye labels to draw attention to the risks of chemical reactions to hair dye.

According to Vincent Crump, of the Auckland Allergy Clinic, continuous and extended use of hair dye, especially permanent colours, may elevate the chances of a person to a severe allergic reaction.

Wellington, Mar 3: Women in New Zealand are dumping the dating culture in favour of getting drunk and cruising around in packs looking for men to have sex with, says a new survey.

According to the TVNZ Sunday investigation, dating had been turned down in favour of sex as the point of entry into a relationship.

Wellington, Feb. 3: Talking on mobile phone before bedtime can deprive you from a good night’s sleep, say researchers.