World'Turning point': Obese kids surpass underweight ones for first timeUnicef says ultra-processed foods fuelling the problem, with 188m aged 5 to 19 obese.10 Sep 01:24 AM
WorldKennedy defends firing of CDC chief amid Senate turmoilThe Senate hearing was marked by shouting matches and sharp exchanges.04 Sep 06:02 PM
PremiumWorldBritain moves to ban sale of energy drinks to childrenNew York Times: Sales of tea, coffee and lower-caffeine soft drinks would not be affected.03 Sep 10:17 PM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Sport is supposed to enhance health, not endanger it30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and Third World': Patient starved 16 hours a day for six days waiting for surgery28 Jul 06:11 PM
New Zealand'Deeply regret this': Doctor's oversight leaves patient with swollen face, constant pain28 Jul 04:29 AM
Wellington‘Life-changing’: Wellington man back on weight loss drug after Medsafe approval12 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNew daily pill on the way for weight loss and lowering blood sugarNew York Times: There's more than a dozen experimental weight medications in development.22 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleStudy: Sleeping over 9 hours raises death risk by 34%Why eight hours a night is the sweet spot for sleep.20 Jun 12:57 AM
WorldWeight-loss jabs could be handed out like statins in UKThe NHS plans to broaden access through pilot schemes and online pharmacies.13 Jun 01:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland Hospital mistakenly tells 25 patients they have an STIFalse positive results were from tests carried out in its internal lab from May 23-June 4.12 Jun 08:04 PM
LifestyleSeven ways to dementia-proof yourself in midlifeExperts say up to 40% of dementia cases can be prevented with lifestyle changes.11 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle What nearly brainless rodents know about weight loss and hunger New York Times: We might not be choosing to eat as consciously as we think.01 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe science of male middle-age spread and how to get rid of itTelegraph: Experts have declared waist size crucial for health.01 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complicationsThey clog up an already overburdened public health system, a surgeon says.18 Feb 06:13 AM
New ZealandHeavyweight with David Letele | TrailerHeavyweight with David Letele tackles obesity and keyboard warriors.Watch09 Feb 11:33 PM
Kahu‘It’s not pretty’: Dave Letele defends work amid online scrutinyBBM delivers $13.50 in social good for every dollar invested, says Letele.09 Feb 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe health risks of an apron belly – and how to get rid of itTelegraph: Apron bellies can lead to infections, posture problems and more.08 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘Promising’: Ozempic may protect against Alzheimer’sNew York Times: Could the drugs that upended diabetes and obesity benefit the brain?07 Feb 01:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: The simple habit that helped me lose 38kgOne woman shares how she shed a third of her body weight. 31 Jan 03:00 AM
KahuAfter losing 100kg, ‘the Brown Buttabean’ tackles NZ’s obesity crisisNew Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the OECD.27 Jan 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘A very different future’: Meet NZ's first Generation Beta babyObesity could end, and increased diversity may topple 'anti' politics in a Gen Beta world.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandObesity breakthrough: Kiwi scientist in pivotal gene discoveryA Kiwi scientist has helped make a breakthrough that could lead to new obesity treatments.15 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandNine in 10 Kiwi kids endure trauma by age 8 - new researchBut parents can cut the risk of lasting harm, new study finds.13 Jan 05:00 PM
Lifestyle‘I felt judged because of my daughter’s weight’: Inside the obesity clinic for toddlersA specialist centre in the UK is taking a cutting-edge approach to childhood obesity.29 Dec 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMcDonald’s consults Ngāti Whātua on Ōrākei drive-through restaurant plansReal estate chief met Ngāti Whātua O Ōrakei on employment, safety, health and tikanga. 14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleReduce the beer belly: How to help men get rid of their belly fatTelegraph: Why it's more dangerous to be an overweight man, and what to about it.10 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'We're surrounded by everything that's bad for us': Being obese in New ZealandReport calls for levies, limits on ads and fast-food shops, access to weight-loss drugs.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIndia’s copycat drugmakers gear up to offer cheaper weight-loss drugsFinancial Times: 'When the generics come in there will be a huge price war.'13 Oct 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCan drugs like Ozempic treat the most common eating disorder?New York Times: Medications can transform how the brain responds to food.10 Oct 04:00 PM
