LifestyleA slim chance of successThere are moments in life when you feel the universe is telling you - as politely as possible - that you have become a Fat Bastard.23 Nov 09:20 PM
KahuMaori pedal weight-loss plan to the top'First drop your pie' was the lesson for one of the Hastings crew who cycled into Parliament to prove their weight loss programme was working.08 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleNSW law requires fast food outlets to display kilojoule countsThere is praise in New Zealand for an initiative across the Tasman, forcing fast food outlets to display kilojoule counts.07 Nov 10:04 PM
All BlacksDieting brings back BuckSix weeks ago rugby legend Buck Shelford was an overweight, pie-eating bloke for whom exercise was a distant memory.06 Nov 04:30 PM
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
