LifestyleThe simple food swaps that boost your healthSimple dietary swaps can help to transform your health, possibly extending your life and making you less prone to heart disease, cancer and dementia.11 Dec 05:30 AM
LifestyleThe drinks worse than doughnutsCocktails may look less calorific than a glass of wine or beer, but a nutritionist reveals that some of these drinks contain more calories than a glazed doughnut.11 Dec 04:30 AM
LifestyleHow a woman overdosed on waterTelling people to "drink plenty of fluids" when unwell could be dangerous, doctors have warned.11 Dec 02:30 AM
LifestyleThe nutrient you didn't know you were missingAre you getting enough choline? Chances are, this nutrient isn't even on your radar.10 Dec 10:45 PM
Lifestyle'Unhealthy' foods that are good for youMuch of the food we consider to be "unhealthy" is packed with nutritional goodness. Here's a break down of the guilty treats that can actually be good for you.10 Dec 07:30 PM
OpinionNiki Bezzant: The grinch has Xmas dinnerCOMMENT: I think we overlook the fact that it is possible to be both healthy and indulgent at Christmas.10 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleRescued 7-year-old starved since birthDISTRESSING IMAGES: A neglected orphan who weighed less than 4kg after being starved for seven years is making a miraculous recovery after being adopted.10 Dec 12:30 AM
LifestyleThe celebrity diets you should avoidThese celebrities may look good, but do their proclaimed diet methods actually work? Experts reveal the good from the fad.09 Dec 12:33 AM
New ZealandAuthority stumbles over advice to restrict kids' food adsNew submissions sought on how to identify age of advertising audience.08 Dec 05:05 AM
LifestyleMariah Carey's bizarre two ingredient diet revealedMariah Carey has revealed her extremely strict meal plan.30 Nov 03:00 AM
Lifestyle'I ate a kebab every day for breakfast'After her father's death, this woman lived on a diet of fast food, including kebabs for breakfast.29 Nov 09:13 PM
LifestyleMum's guilt leads family to lose 125kgAfter seeing her 10-year-old son, who weighed 80kg, struggle to finish a school race, this mum decided it was time to make some changes for her family.28 Nov 10:21 PM
LifestyleWhy so many people regain weight after dietingA metabolism expert explains what happens to your body on a diet - and what to do next.27 Nov 11:46 PM
LifestyleGemma Flynn's top tips for a healthy dietBlack Sticks star Gemma Flynn shares how she maintains a healthy diet and good relationship with food.23 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandParents reject help for obese kidsThe Government's new plan to get help for obese kids is proving a turn-off to many parents.22 Nov 11:39 PM
LifestyleRevealed: Five myths about fat lossBusting the biggest myths counteracting your ability to lose fat.21 Nov 11:27 PM
Lifestyle2017's biggest healthy food trendsForget coconut water and kale, these are the new healthy foods nutritionists predict will take over in 2017.20 Nov 03:00 AM
LifestyleWeight loss habits of healthiest countriesThere are five places around the world where people live beyond 100 years, have the least chronic disease and the greatest vitality. Here's how they do it.19 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandToddler hibernates for safetyMartin Johnston talks to some of Starship's patients and staff on their 25th anniversary. He met Sadie Anderson, 2, who has cystic fibrosis.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGenetic disorder's heavy burdenVaughan Somerville spent large chunks of his childhood and youth in Starship being treated for the complications of cystic fibrosis.17 Nov 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Healthy' foods nutritionists won't eatIf you thought you knew which foods you should and shouldn't be eating on a regular basis to stay healthy, then think again.16 Nov 04:30 AM
LifestyleHow to eat for an energy boostNeed a little more spring to your step? Here's how to boost your energy simply by making smarter food choices.13 Nov 11:49 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenReviewed: Is the new Meadow Fresh milk any better?COMMENT: Milk without reintroduced permeates is available and costs little more than one that tastes more watery.06 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandCouple helped by diabetes adviceFirst users of advice "toolkit" report more exercise, smaller meals.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFat tax a turn-off for fast foodTax would lead 14 per cent to quit, survey finds31 Oct 11:27 PM
LifestyleRevealed: How to eat yourself thinYou've heard it before and you'll hear it again: breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and eating it could help battle the bulge and manage it long-term.30 Oct 11:07 PM
OpinionHow to stop being sucked in by dietsCOMMENT: The only winners here are the diet promoters, who are laughing all the way to the bank.23 Oct 05:30 AM
LifestyleThe truth about detox programmesKiwis keen to shape up for summer are spending up to $99 a day on detox programmes, but experts warn there is little evidence they work.22 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow this Kiwi chocoholic dropped 100kgShe was a lifelong chocolate fan, but after ballooning to 183kg, this Auckland mum dropped 10 dress sizes.22 Oct 12:24 AM
New ZealandKids' milk intake up with free schemeMore kids are consuming at least the recommended minimum amount of dairy following the supply of a daily drink of milk in schools, new research has found.17 Oct 07:00 PM
World'A famine unlike any we have ever seen'They survived Boko Haram, now millions are at risk of starvation. It has been described as one of the world's biggest humanitarian disasters.14 Oct 05:44 AM
LifestyleHow to cut calories without noticingSome easy ways to slash 500 calories from your day in ways that you will barely notice.13 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandSoft-drink ban is not the answerCOMMENT: A ban on soft drinks is not the answer: Let's collectively shape healthy choices.07 Oct 04:00 PM