LifestyleHow light can make you fatSleeping with too much light in the room increases the risk of obesity in women, research has shown.30 May 02:45 AM
LifestyleObesity epidemic reaching crisis levelsNew Zealand's obesity epidemic has reached crisis levels, health and nutrition experts says.29 May 07:09 AM
LifestyleIf you can't taste fat, you'll probably get fat - researchPeople who are insensitive to the taste of fat are at increased risk of overeating and gaining weight, according to Australian researchers.26 May 10:00 PM
LifestyleGout no worse for the obese - studyObesity might be a risk factor for gout, but new research has suggested that being overweight doesn't make the condition any worse.20 May 11:45 PM
LifestyleCould polar bears help cure obesity?Polar bears may hold the answer to the obesity crisis in their genes, new research has shown.11 May 09:35 PM
LifestyleCould a pill turn off hunger?A tablet that turns off hunger is on the horizon after scientists found how high-fibre foods tell the body to stop eating.30 Apr 07:00 PM
LifestylePill to curb food cravings on horizonA tablet that turns off hunger is on the horizon after scientists found how high-fibre foods tell the body to stop eating.30 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleStudy finds we're on a fast track to fatSome of New Zealand's favourite burger-chips-and-drink combos are fuelling our overfed nation up with more than 40 per cent of the energy recommended.30 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleBetham helps teens aim for a fitter lifeRugby league legend Monty Betham is working hard to give youngsters battling obesity a second chance.30 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleJamie Oliver: Keep junk food away from schoolsTV chef Jamie Oliver has called for more to be done to stop junk food outlets opening near UK schools as he continues his fight against childhood obesity.27 Apr 09:50 PM
LifestyleSweet treats = happy childrenChildren allowed to eat sweets and watch television in moderation score higher for "wellbeing" than those denied the pleasure, a British report says.24 Apr 04:00 AM
LifestyleBig portions - bigger appetite?Faced with a portion of food twice as big as what you normally consume will lead you to eat about a third more food than usual.17 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleHuntington America's fat capitalHuntington, West Virginia, has been awarded the dubious mantle of America's fattest city.08 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleNew cream could wipe out fatIt sounds like a harebrained scheme, but scientists studying baldness have come up with an idea for a cream that dissolves fat.01 Apr 03:00 AM
LifestyleObesity a growing problem for AustraliaAustralians are gaining weight so fast that medical experts are calling for obesity to be classified as a disease and new national programmes launched to combat it.27 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleOverweight: How our kids measure upSouth Auckland parents believe their children are as healthy as the average youngster, even though their obesity level is far above national norms.17 Mar 05:45 PM
LifestyleAmerica's tiny tots show the way in fight against obesityThe tiny tots at a shiny new pre-kindergarten school and day-care centre in Durant.02 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleScreen-time snacking concernsWhether surfing the web, playing video games or watching TV, children's after-school eating habits in front of screens have concerned researchers.26 Feb 11:00 PM
LifestyleSweet snacks triple heart disease threatConsuming too many sugary sweets, desserts and drinks can triple your chances of dying from heart disease.04 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleObesity in pregnancy puts baby at risk - studyObesity 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.24 Jan 12:40 AM
LifestyleBalloon capsule can shed kilosA new weight-loss balloon that can be swallowed in a pill has been launched in Britain.22 Jan 12:15 AM
LifestyleSimple, colourful labels = healthy food choices - researchColourful 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.12 Jan 09:05 PM
LifestyleFit teens cut heart attack riskKeeping fit as a teenager can halve the risk of heart attacks much later in life, a study has found.08 Jan 07:55 PM
LifestyleDoes 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.08 Jan 12:30 AM
LifestyleStudy: Spoon-fed bubs fatterBabies who are spoon-fed by their parents are more likely to become overweight, a new study has revealed.07 Jan 09:05 PM
LifestyleHow we're eating our way to early deathIt's a frightening figure - 11 per cent of early deaths in NZ are due to poor nutrition and obesity. So what can be done to reverse the trend?05 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleObesity study targets kindiesEarly childhood education centres are targeted in a new study examining some of the root causes of NZ's growing obesity problem.03 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestylePlus size Barbie – a good idea?A mocked-up image of a plus-size Barbie beside a traditional Barbie has sparked a debate about the doll's impact on female body image.23 Dec 09:30 PM
LifestyleNZ's adult obesity rate tops 30%Minister rejects 'nanny state' intervention as health survey shows NZ is getting fatter, with three in every 10 adults now regarded as obese.15 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleObesity 'needs urgent attention'The obesity pandemic has taken the world by surprise and there is an urgent need for bold solutions, says an international expert.12 Dec 03:00 AM
LifestyleYou can't be fit and fat: expertPeople who are obese and have normal blood pressure, cholesterol and blood-sugar readings will still be unhealthy and die sooner compared with people who have a normal body weight, according to researchers.08 Dec 08:55 PM
LifestyleFattest 'forget' their tuckerThe fatter we get as a nation, the more we seem to lie about what we eat, a New Zealand study has shown.04 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleStressing about treats can make you fat - researchPeople 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.02 Dec 08:55 PM
