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America's tiny tots show the way in fight against obesity

The tiny tots at a shiny new pre-kindergarten school and day-care centre in Durant.

Screen-time snacking concerns

Whether surfing the web, playing video games or watching TV, children's after-school eating habits in front of screens have concerned researchers.

Sweet snacks triple heart disease threat

Consuming too many sugary sweets, desserts and drinks can triple your chances of dying from heart disease.

Obesity in pregnancy puts baby at risk - study

Obesity in pregnancy can alter the brain wiring of babies and leave them prone to long-term disorders such as diabetes and uncontrolled weight gain, a study suggests.

Balloon capsule can shed kilos

A new weight-loss balloon that can be swallowed in a pill has been launched in Britain.

Simple, colourful labels = healthy food choices - research

Colourful labels with simple images are more effective at prompting people to pick up healthy foods than traditional ones with detailed information, new research has found.

Fit teens cut heart attack risk

Keeping fit as a teenager can halve the risk of heart attacks much later in life, a study has found.

Does bad sleep make you fat?

Few people would argue with the idea that sleep is good for us, but not many of us know that a lack of sleep can cause weight gain.

Stressing about treats can make you fat - research

People who can look at a slice of cake as something to celebrate rather than regret are more likely to stay slim, New Zealand research suggests.

Salon's 'fat tax' for curvier customers

A London beauty salon has slapped curvier customers with a so-called "fat tax," saying they use up more materials.

Preterm birth link to obesity

Children born prematurely not only risk becoming overweight adults, but they may also hand a legacy of obesity to their own offspring, warn Auckland medical researchers.

Do you have the fat gene?

Spending hours in the gym to stay slim might be all for nothing if you have the wrong genes, a new study suggests.

Paleo diet is not a fad, it's a lifestyle - trainers

When it came to clean living, our earliest ancestors knew what they were doing - at least that's the message of personal trainers Luke Hines and Scott Gooding.

Fussy eating can make kids fat

Children who get away with fussy eating are more likely to become obese, a nutrition expert says.

Camera on kids' food

New Zealand children will wear cameras in a world-first study to monitor the daily advertising bombardment of junk food and other unhealthy products.

Diet clue to why we over-eat

A lack of protein in the modern diet is a cause of overeating and is a big factor in causing obesity, an Australian university study has found.