New ZealandNumber of obese youngsters 'scary'Health experts are alarmed by the 'scary' number of overweight or obese preschoolers.25 Sep 12:13 AM
OpinionWhy don't kids eat their veggies?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.24 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow to lose weight the sensible waySusan Edmunds has a few practical suggestions - and warnings - to achieve weight loss.20 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleRunning: On track to race dayWith just two months until the Auckland Marathon, Phil Taylor offers advice for those taking on the half marathon and 10km events.08 Sep 05:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Dita De Boni:</i> Off, damned flab!When the scales show you've put on ten kilos over three years, you have to do something about it, writes Dita De Boni.03 Sep 12:08 AM
LifestyleThe diet that can protect you against heart attacksScientists have identified a diet that works even better than a fruit and vegetable eating plan to cut the risk of heart attacks.31 Aug 11:30 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Food business built on kiwifruitNekta transforms fruit into everything from drinks, to a fat replacement for baking.29 Aug 05:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Gill South</i>: Step 1: Dump the gorillaGill South is determined to keep the common cold at bay throughout the chilly weeks ahead.16 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleBerry goodAmazonian berries are being touted for their myriad health benefits, Michelle Coursey tries to extract fact from superfood hype.08 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleWork it at homeHere are five top ways to become a slimmer, healthier couch potato.01 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'We won't support GST removal' - PMPrime Minister John Key has ruled out the Government supporting Maori Party MP Rahui Katene's bill to remove GST on healthy food.21 Jul 04:56 AM
New ZealandVitamin C blocks tumour growth: studyNZ researchers have established that vitamin C can help to block the growth of cancer cells.19 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleEssential elementsMichelle Coursey outlines some of the nutrients you need every day to keep you feeling great.18 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhere the wild things areIndiana Jones has nothing on Auckland scientist David Raubenheimer. His work has seen him tracking snow leopards in the forbidden wilds of Nepal and being peed on in Africa.16 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandFat is normal in NZ - expertNZ's high rate of obesity is no surprise, because of its fat-promoting environment and love affair with cars, a nutrition expert says.25 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleMedia's biggest loserRadio host, TV personality and reformed fatty Ian 'Dicko' Dickson has found salvation in salads.12 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleJust do the dietCarolyn Gibson shares 10 tips for going - and staying - on a diet.18 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleYou may be healthier than you thinkEat 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.16 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleMichelle Obama begins fight against childhood obesityThe first lady has unveiled her public awareness campaign against childhood obesity in the US.09 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandCall to ban all adverts of junk food to childrenThe World Health Organisation has come out in support of a complete ban on advertising junk food to children.03 Jan 03:00 PM
