New ZealandSleep deprivation a diabetes risk - studyA new study, published in <i>Diabetes Care</i>, has shown sleep may reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in obese teens.27 Sep 04:50 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand's obesity rate surgesNew Zealand's obesity rate surged ahead in the 12 years to 2009, a major nutrition report released today by the Ministry of Health shows.15 Sep 04:41 AM
New ZealandNZ's soaring diabetes rate puts us with world's worstScientists blame the increase on the spread of a Western-style diet, leading to rising levels of obesity.26 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDiabetes drug to be withdrawn over heart risk fearsA diabetes drug alleged to be a factor in 100,000 cases of heart failure is being withdrawn from the NZ market.16 Feb 10:22 PM
LifestyleStudy: Sugars could harm unborn babyPregnant women who eat a lot of sugar-laden food could be compromising their babies' development, new New Zealand research suggests.11 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandKilos slashed, new hobbies addedIt's just over a year since Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia had her stomach-stapling operation. Since then, she's lost 32kg and picked up a few new hobbies.31 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessComplaint upheld over A2 milk advertisementThe ASA has upheld a complaint against a supermarket advertisement for A2 milk, saying the beneficial claims are not backed up by evidence.18 Jan 10:15 PM
WorldNauru tops obesity leaguePacific island nations now occupy the top seven places in the World Health Organisation's global obesity rankings.26 Dec 06:18 AM
LifestyleJust one in three Australians will be 'healthy weight' by 2025Figures to be released at an obesity summit today indicate 72 per cent of Australians aged over 25 will have a weight problem in 2025.07 Dec 09:00 PM
All BlacksDieting brings back BuckSix weeks ago rugby legend Buck Shelford was an overweight, pie-eating bloke for whom exercise was a distant memory.06 Nov 04:30 PM
KahuKaraoke host sings the praises of healthy livingTe Hamua Nikora is the Maori men's posterboy for what not to do about your health - but he's still a ridiculously handsome one, he reckons.28 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandDiabetes patient speaks out on pig-cell trialResults from the pig-cell trial so far indicate improved control of blood-sugar levels and reduced need for insulin injections.27 Apr 03:10 AM
LifestyleHow genes influence obesity, senility - and the effects of olive oilMedical researchers have begun to elucidate the complex role of genes in human health.19 Apr 10:30 PM
