Young adults who follow new aged, self-focused religions are often less happy than those with traditional beliefs or of no faith, according to new research.

New Zealand house prices increased less steeply in the second half of 2007, but affordability decreased by 9.6 per cent for the year, a study has found.

Active kids become active adults, but the link between the two is weaker than previously believed, new research has discovered.

Parents who like to let their kids drink at home are increasing the risk of their children using alcohol in their early teens, research has found.

Although homeless shelters assist a large number of people, there are still hundreds being turned away each day due to availability constraints, a study has found.

A study has revealed that, despite health warnings, Australians are still eating fast food on a regular basis because of its convenience.

More and more Australians are digging into their superannuation savings to help pay off their extravagant mortgages, research has shown.

The higher mortality rates in remote areas of Australia can be partly explained by car crashes and heart disease, a report has revealed.

Research has revealed that it is common for young parents in New Zealand to physically punish their kids, especially if they're stressed.

Research has found that criminal lawyers are at risk of suffering trauma and psychological damage as a result of exposure to crime.

The dental health of indigenous children has deteriorated over the past 50 years, with children under 7 showing high levels of tooth decay, a report has revealed.

More than two thirds of Australians with an acquired brain injury, as a result of stroke or accident, are men, a report has revealed.

Scientists have found that women over 70 who enjoy a drink or two a day are healthier and happier than those who abstain.

Australian children have healthier teeth than kids in most other countries, largely thanks to fluoridated water, a study has shown.

A study has shown that a law stating patients must be 'dangerous' before they can be made to get help may delay treatment of schizophrenia.