LifestyleKids tricked into unhealthy food choicesChildren are being tricked into unhealthy food choices by marketers who make misleading nutritional claims and use celebrities to endorse their products, according to research by an anti-obesity action group.30 May 12:30 AM
LifestyleFeast and famineThe 5:2 fasting diet is the publishing sensation of the year and has catapulted former fashion editor Mimi Spencer to new realms of success. She explains the how and why to Richard Godwin.24 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandFat NZ: Health crisis looming - expertsNew Zealand adults are on average the second heaviest among 50 countries, a health list reveals - prompting warnings of a looming medical crisis for some Kiwis.23 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleIs a gene making you fat?Women battling the bulge may be fighting more than just sweet temptation, according to new research showing a fat gene could be to blame.16 May 04:35 AM
New ZealandFatty diet wreaks havoc in islandsPacific health experts are calling for a quota on the amount of fatty food exported to the Pacific Islands, where heart disease, diabetes and obesity are the norm.02 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleObesity, alcohol drastically up dodgy liver riskBeing overweight and drinking alcohol dramatically increases the risk of developing fatty liver disease, according to a study presented at the International Liver Congress.29 Apr 02:15 AM
LifestyleSouth Auckland obesity warningThe rapid increase in obesity in South Auckland shows the need for healthy-eating programmes to be re-introduced, a diabetes expert says.23 Apr 07:06 PM
OpinionColin Hogg: Remarkable shows restore faithProgramme on teenagers fighting flab overcomes clutter of cliches to succeed and Maori TV offers hope.15 Apr 09:25 PM
LifestylePleasure overeating studiedScientists are starting to unravel the mystery of moreishness - why some snacks seem impossible to eat in small amounts.12 Apr 01:15 AM
LifestyleKelly Osbourne still battles body hang-upsKelly Osbourne is still critical of her body despite losing about weight.12 Apr 01:00 AM
OpinionDita De Boni: Airline's weighty call ranklesForcing the hefty to pay more is not only an indignity, it's manifestly unfair.11 Apr 09:30 PM
LifestyleThe Cuban diet: eat less, exercise more - halve preventable deathsIn a unique natural experiment, researchers have observed how a nation that lost an average of 5kg per head over five years contributed to a halving of the death rate.10 Apr 11:20 PM
LifestyleLaziness - is it in your genes?Genes play major role in deciding whether we're a couch potato or active bunny, a new study shows.09 Apr 09:45 PM
LifestyleRisk of obesity could be in your genesThe rise in the number of overweight children in Western countries may be as much to do with their genes as their diet and exercise levels.08 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandFat passengers hit in the pocketThe world's first airline to charge passengers by weight - rather than a normal fare structure - says the policy helps raise obesity awareness and improve public health.02 Apr 04:30 PM
LifestyleBreath test and obesity linkObesity may be caused by an imbalance of gases in the body, rather than over-eating or a lack of exercise, researchers claim.27 Mar 05:00 PM
LifestyleStudy: Chocolate good for youJust in time for Easter, it's the news chocolate lovers have dreamt of – official confirmation that their favourite guilty pleasure can be good for you.25 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleStudy: Fussy eating is geneticBeing a fussy eater could be in your genes, new research suggests.24 Mar 11:45 PM
LifestyleDangers of sitting all dayA health expert says new research on the dangers of sitting should be a wake-up call - and trading in your office chair for a pricey ergonomic model is unlikely to help.12 Mar 08:25 PM
LifestyleSugar secrets of low-fat foodsSlimmers turning to low-fat foods could be piling on the pounds.06 Mar 01:55 AM
LifestyleHousework fail fattens womenResearchers have a controversial explanation for rising obesity levels in women - they are not doing enough housework.01 Mar 12:00 AM
CompaniesCarl's Jnr boss: We're not food policeCarl's Jr operator Andy Puzder says he is proud to bring good quality food and service to poorer areas - and at 63 he still eats plenty of his firm's burgers.28 Feb 07:55 PM
LifestylePre-diabetes numbers 'alarming'Nearly one in five New Zealanders over the age of 15 have a blood disorder that precedes Type 2 diabetes, a finding described as "alarming" by experts.28 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleHigh fibre foods = more calories, scientists sayManufacturers' measurements do not take into account the caloric value of fibre.18 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandFight the fat by age 4: studyThe battle against the bulge should start while you're still a toddler, according to an obesity study in Auckland which has spanned nearly two decades.15 Feb 04:30 PM
SportAcademic: Sport needs fast food supportChildren's sport would be almost non-existent without support from multinational fast food companies, an academic says.14 Feb 06:14 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Female voters vs fear of fatThis week in America, one of the contenders most likely to be the 2016 Republican presidential candidate defiantly ate a doughnut on late night television; it was a glazed and jelly-filled two-fingered salute to his critics.14 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleNZ sports need healthy sponsors - researchA study into sports sponsorship has found a third of food and beverage companies sponsoring sport in New Zealand could be classified as unhealthy.14 Feb 01:20 AM
LifestyleFood set for healthy rate systemOne expert fears the voluntary system may be dominated by Australian food industry pressure for even unhealthy foods to get a star.01 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleEveryone's talking about PaleoPaleo diets have gained substantial ground in the past two years as more nutritionists and health gurus turn a sceptical eye to the benefits of a grain-based diet, which many of us eat.21 Jan 06:00 PM
