Health experts are alarmed by the 'scary' number of overweight or obese preschoolers.

Improving the diet of our kids is something we all need to get on board with if we are to combat many of the chronic health issues facing us today.

Susan Edmunds has a few practical suggestions - and warnings - to achieve weight loss.

With just two months until the Auckland Marathon, Phil Taylor offers advice for those taking on the half marathon and 10km events.

When the scales show you've put on ten kilos over three years, you have to do something about it, writes Dita De Boni.

Scientists have identified a diet that works even better than a fruit and vegetable eating plan to cut the risk of heart attacks.

Nekta transforms fruit into everything from drinks, to a fat replacement for baking.

Gill South is determined to keep the common cold at bay throughout the chilly weeks ahead.

Amazonian berries are being touted for their myriad health benefits, Michelle Coursey tries to extract fact from superfood hype.

Here are five top ways to become a slimmer, healthier couch potato.

Prime Minister John Key has ruled out the Government supporting Maori Party MP Rahui Katene's bill to remove GST on healthy food.

NZ researchers have established that vitamin C can help to block the growth of cancer cells.

Michelle Coursey outlines some of the nutrients you need every day to keep you feeling great.

NZ's high rate of obesity is no surprise, because of its fat-promoting environment and love affair with cars, a nutrition expert says.

Radio host, TV personality and reformed fatty Ian 'Dicko' Dickson has found salvation in salads.

Carolyn Gibson shares 10 tips for going - and staying - on a diet.

Eat your five-a-day, take exercise, avoid alcohol, sugar, stress... Obsessing about our well-being is dominating our lives - and it's bad for us.

The first lady has unveiled her public awareness campaign against childhood obesity in the US.

The World Health Organisation has come out in support of a complete ban on advertising junk food to children.