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We crave that sweet taste - but at what cost?

Natural alternatives to sugar sweeteners exist, but even they have pitfalls if consumed in excess. We are hard-wired to love sweets.

'Sumo babies' born in the UK

Hundreds of babies are being born clinically obese in the UK every year - including some weighing more than a stone.

Stevia-sweetened Pepsi Next gets in before Coke Life

Stevia-sweetened fizzy drink Pepsi Next will hit our shelves next week, a month ahead of rival Coke Life - but will the new products do any good?

Health Minister eyes child obesity target

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is looking at introducing a Health Target to control child obesity.

How much should you eat?

How can you know what you need to maintain your energy balance? There are two options: the mathematical approach and the instinctive approach.

Study offers hope in obesity fight

Kiwi scientists have found a curious new way to combat obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in an antioxidant linked to Chinese medicine.

Don't use food as a reward

If you've ever exercised to lose weight, there's a good chance the following thought has crossed your mind: "I worked out so hard. I deserve a treat!"

Does NZ need a sugary drinks tax?

More than a third of Kiwis believe fizzy and other sugary drinks should be taxed. Does NZ need a sugary drinks tax? Vote here and leave a comment.

Teach your body to burn fat?

Australian scientists may have discovered a way to shed fat by teaching our bodies how to burn it off.

Dave Shaw: Stop going nuts over coconut

Stop going nuts over coconut, it might not be as healthy as what you think, writes Dave Shaw.

How phone charging can make you fat

Charging your phone in your bedroom could make you put on weight, according to scientists in Spain.

Snack bar survey - not as healthy as you may think

If you think you're giving your kids healthy food by putting a snack bar in their lunch box, think again.

Antibiotics 'link to child obesity'

Children who are given antibiotics in the first two years of their lives are at greater risk of becoming obese in early childhood.

Support for fizzy drink ban

A ban on fizzy drinks in Northland hospitals has won the support of staff and the public, the Northland District Health Board says.

Telling someone they're fat makes them eat more - study

Those who are made to feel ashamed about their size are six times as likely to become obese, a study has found.

Widower settles with airlines

The widower of a sick woman booted off several flights allegedly because she was too fat has settled his lawsuit with airlines Lufthansa, Delta and KLM.

Does 'magic weightloss' work?

Fitness professional Sam Bluemel investigates the 'magic weightloss' options available reveals the dangers that can be associated with them.

Obese people at risk of dementia - research

People who are obese could be putting themselves at risk of dementia in later life, new research suggests.