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Air France-KLM to charge obese passengers extra

Passengers who are unable to squeeze into a single aeroplane seat will have to pay 75 per cent of the cost of a second seat under the new rules.

Obesity 'a bigger threat than smoking'

Call to ban all adverts of junk food to children

The World Health Organisation has come out in support of a complete ban on advertising junk food to children.

New Zealanders' life expectancy keeps increasing

Be prepared for a long retirement if medical advances continue at their current pace, says health reporter Martin Johnston.

Kiwi's kidney research pays off

Ground-breaking research into improving the condition of kidneys for transplantation has earned a young NZ doctor a top scholarship.

Doctor to expose 'quick-fix' diet myths

A leading doctor is set to expose the myths and fairytales surrounding some of the world's best-known food fads.

Bail trip quite a splash

Bus company seeks ban on heavyweight drivers

NZ Bus is trying to bar job-seekers weighing more than 115kg from its Auckland workforce.

Why whanau want to be the biggest losers