New ZealandReductil to be axed over health risksA review of the weight loss drug found the risks to patients outweighed the benefits, Medsafe's principal clinical advisor said today.11 Oct 03:22 AM
LifestyleThe point of the exerciseSo you want to lose weight for summer? Cancel the gym membership. As Emma John finds, an increasing body of research reveals exercise does next to nothing for you when it comes to shedding the kilos.06 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandNumber of obese youngsters 'scary'Health experts are alarmed by the 'scary' number of overweight or obese preschoolers.25 Sep 12:13 AM
LifestyleWestern obesity may have been caused by 'fat bug'Researchers have discovered new evidence suggesting a virus may be to blame for the obesity epidemic.20 Sep 11:49 PM
Opinion<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Our approach to booze has been patheticThe health sector is overburdened by those who don't know how to look after themselves or don't give a damn, writes Gareth Morgan.09 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleBe wary of get-slim-quick diets, trainer warnsLatest research has revealed the best way to lose weight is to shed flab as fast as possible.24 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldUK doctors declare war on junk foodLeading doctors in Britain will today demand tough government action to curb the nation's addiction to unhealthy food.11 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleBirthplace of 'drive-thru' turns its back on fast foodIn a bid to combat rampant obesity levels, law-makers in the US city of Baldwin Park have imposed a moratorium on new fast-food outlets.05 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandMuliaga family to sue over mum's deathThe family of Auckland woman Folole Muliaga plan to sue both Mercury Energy and Middlemore Hospital over her 2007 death.27 Jun 01:22 AM
New ZealandBurgers bad for kids' asthma - studyKids who eat three or more burgers a week are more likely to suffer from asthma and wheezing, new research has found.03 Jun 08:05 AM
BusinessGolden times for global food chainMcDonald's - home of the golden arches - shows commercialism and caring can co-exist, writes Guy Adams.14 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandNever let young watch TV: expertsYoung children should not watch any TV because it sets them up for obesity and poor academic performance at school, say experts.03 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandFat is normal in NZ - expertNZ's high rate of obesity is no surprise, because of its fat-promoting environment and love affair with cars, a nutrition expert says.25 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow genes influence obesity, senility - and the effects of olive oilMedical researchers have begun to elucidate the complex role of genes in human health.19 Apr 10:30 PM
WorldHow to solve the junk food problemRomanian is seeking to become the first country in the world to impose a far-reaching tax on junk food.03 Apr 01:10 AM
LifestyleJunk food could be addictive 'like heroin'A study has found that that laboratory rats will endure painful electric shocks to satisfy their craving for high-calorie snacks made from sausages, bacon and cheesecake.29 Mar 01:09 AM
LifestyleHow the Last Supper became a banquet over 1000 yearsPortion sizes in depictions of the most famous meal in history - the Last Supper - have ballooned over the past millennium, a study shows.25 Mar 02:30 AM
WorldPizza-gobblers have superchef in tearsLike many a British star before him, Jamie Oliver found America a tough nut to crack. 23 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandReality TV: Why it's not so bad for Kiwi childrenReality television has been accused of dumbing down the nation, but a study suggests some shows could be good for children.16 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleUK: NHS trial offers people money to lose weightObese patients have been paid up to $911 to lose weight in a UK trial to test if financial incentives can be used to change unhealthy behaviour.15 Mar 09:57 PM
LifestyleTelly traumaTime to switch the box off? Medical experts explain why you probably should.09 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleControversy over slimming group's deal with McDonald'sNutritionists and obesity experts turned on Weight Watchers yesterday after it teamed up with the fast-food chain to promote three of its meals.03 Mar 09:19 PM
