LifestyleThe truth about what's making us fatExcessive sugar and carbohydrates are behind the obesity crisis rather than physical inactivity, claim three experts in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.23 Apr 02:30 AM
LifestyleWhat is your obesity 'type'?Scientists call for a new style of bespoke treatment rather than a "one size fits all" approach to tackling the epidemic.19 Apr 11:50 PM
BusinessBurger King ditches kids toysBurger King says it will stop selling toys with its kids meals and will cease advertising to children on television.16 Apr 07:20 AM
LifestyleFasting: 'Safe and enjoyable'Could therapeutic fasting be a solution to many lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cancer? The director of a renowned German clinic is convinced of it. Liz Hunt reports.14 Apr 01:05 AM
New ZealandObese kids focus of CYF/health professional talksDoctors are developing protocols to refer obese children to child protection services if their parents ignore medical advice to help their children lose weight.31 Mar 09:41 PM
OpinionShould obese kids be referred to CYF?Doctors are developing protocols to refer obese children to CYF if their parents ignore medical advice to help their children lose weight. Is this a good idea?31 Mar 09:03 PM
LifestyleSecrets of the pot bellyScientists believe the gene Plexin D1 tells fat to gather around the middle, rather than the bottom and thighs.23 Mar 09:00 PM
LifestyleDiet drinks may lead to more belly fat as you ageDaily and occasional diet soft drinkers gained nearly three times as much belly fat as non-drinkers, after they ruled out other factors such as age, exercise and smoking.18 Mar 08:10 PM
LifestyleKiwis told eat less sugarKiwis need to carve about six teaspoons of sugar out of our daily diets if we're to meet new international suggestions for avoiding obesity and rotten teeth.06 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWe 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.04 Mar 06:30 PM
Lifestyle'Sumo babies' born in the UKHundreds of babies are being born clinically obese in the UK every year - including some weighing more than a stone.01 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleStevia-sweetened Pepsi Next gets in before Coke LifeStevia-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?25 Feb 09:30 PM
LifestyleHealth Minister eyes child obesity targetHealth Minister Jonathan Coleman is looking at introducing a Health Target to control child obesity.11 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow 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.02 Feb 08:55 PM
LifestyleStudy offers hope in obesity fightKiwi scientists have found a curious new way to combat obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in an antioxidant linked to Chinese medicine.01 Feb 08:25 PM
LifestyleDon't use food as a rewardIf 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!"19 Jan 10:00 PM
OpinionDoes 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.18 Jan 08:51 PM
LifestyleTeach your body to burn fat?Australian scientists may have discovered a way to shed fat by teaching our bodies how to burn it off.15 Jan 09:10 PM
LifestyleExercise not obesity the killerA brisk 20-minute walk each day is all it takes to avoid dying prematurely, the findings suggest.15 Jan 05:30 PM
LifestyleKiwis going sour on sugar (+vote)More than a third of Kiwis believe fizzy and other sugary drinks should be taxed, a Southern Cross Health Society survey indicates.14 Jan 08:55 PM
LifestyleForget treadmill, take a pillA pill that helps the body to burn excess fat could one day "replace the treadmill", scientists claim.09 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleKiller Pythons sliced in halfOne of the old-time favourites of the lolly jar - Killer Python jelly snakes - are being cut in half to encourage people to be more responsible when eating treats.30 Nov 10:45 PM
EmploymentOverweight women earn less than overweight menWomen are more likely to work in lower paying jobs as they become heavier. Not so for men, a US study shows.29 Oct 02:44 AM
TaxCalifornians gear up to battle big sodaVoters in San Francisco will decide next month whether to tax sodas and other sugary drinks to reduce ailments including obesity and diabetes.25 Oct 06:51 PM
OpinionDave Shaw: Stop going nuts over coconutStop going nuts over coconut, it might not be as healthy as what you think, writes Dave Shaw.23 Oct 07:20 PM
LifestyleHow phone charging can make you fatCharging your phone in your bedroom could make you put on weight, according to scientists in Spain.08 Oct 07:25 PM
LifestyleSnack bar survey - not as healthy as you may thinkIf you think you're giving your kids healthy food by putting a snack bar in their lunch box, think again.07 Oct 07:55 PM
LifestyleAntibiotics '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.29 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandSupport for fizzy drink banA ban on fizzy drinks in Northland hospitals has won the support of staff and the public, the Northland District Health Board says.25 Sep 02:16 AM
LifestyleTelling someone they're fat makes them eat more - studyThose who are made to feel ashamed about their size are six times as likely to become obese, a study has found.12 Sep 12:45 AM
WorldWidower settles with airlinesThe 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.08 Sep 11:40 PM
OpinionDoes 'magic weightloss' work?Fitness professional Sam Bluemel investigates the 'magic weightloss' options available reveals the dangers that can be associated with them.01 Sep 11:30 PM
