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
New ZealandNew Zealanders' life expectancy keeps increasingBe prepared for a long retirement if medical advances continue at their current pace, says health reporter Martin Johnston.28 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis letting health slide, study findsNew Zealanders are putting off doctors visits and surgeries and giving up on healthy behaviour, according to a survey.02 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleAnti-obesity drug takes off a stone in 20 weeksEuropean study shows encouraging results for new class of anti-obesity agents which mimic the action of a hormone that occurs naturally in the gut.22 Oct 09:13 PM
