PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour back to tuck shop politics, and what is Winston up to?OPINION: Normal politics is back in all its magnificent, inane and mundane glory.15 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelMore business travel, more body fat, says new studyA recent dive in business travel may be good for workers' waistlines.27 Jan 07:34 PM
New ZealandLisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knightsMore than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid takes health toll but smoking dropsWhile people are generally healthy, the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on adults.01 Dec 06:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Our other epidemic is being ignoredOPINION: Kushlan Sugathapala puts the case for an all-out effort to reduce obesity.23 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleDoes poor sleep harm our health? Yes, but exercise helpsLet us explain what unhealthy sleep patterns include...30 Jun 09:31 PM
LifestyleMove over BMI, here's the new formula for measuring healthBMI was never intended to be a way to measure a healthy weight.25 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleFaulty 'appetite gene' to blame for obesity in some people - researchNew research suggests thousands of people can blame that extra weight on their DNA.29 May 10:33 PM
WorldBeer bellies linked to 75 per cent chance of more severe Covid illnessScientists call for Covid patients with pronounced abdominal fat to be closely monitored.11 May 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDiabetes 'tsunami': Rates expected to doubleFour actions could save hundreds of millions of dollars each and boost life expectancy.26 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ breakthrough: How new gut bugs can help obese teensWorld-first NZ study treats obese youth with capsules of gut bacteria from healthy teens.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPacific and Kiwi kids among fattest and least healthyPacific Island children have the highest BMI in the world with Kiwi kids close behind.05 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha Borissenko: How blaming obesity on individuals has fuelled discriminationCOMMENT: No NZ government has tackled the obesogenic environment effectively.25 Oct 02:00 AM
Kahu'I grew up surrounded by takeaways': Man's powerful response to Collins' obesity claims'How could this woman in a position of power be so dismissive of something so concerning'.15 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandArdern wades in on Collins' obesity and 'personal choices' commentsArdern also ruled out introducing a wealth tax as long as she was Prime Minister.14 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandSenior MP breaks ranks with Collins over obesityStats show one in three New Zealanders over the age of 15 are obese.13 Oct 08:37 PM
Kahu'Shocking': Major ethnic inequalities in breast reconstruction surgeryMinority patients are missing out on better quality of life and happiness after cancer.02 Aug 11:20 PM
KahuUse of BMI to detect heart risk in Māori, Pasifika misleading - doctorA study found that BMI has no relation to the special fatty tissue around the heart.13 Jun 10:45 PM
Lifestyle'We don't need another KFC': Locals back petition against fast food giantOne supporter said: 'Put in what the people are asking for, a decent supermarket!'03 Jun 08:02 PM
New ZealandFive actions to improve Kiwis' health beyond Covid-19Expert: Until now problems within NZ's health system have seemed hopelessly lost causes.21 May 11:57 AM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Jump in porn and gaming addictionGaming and porn use during lockdown has been big, says specialist.30 Apr 05:12 AM
New ZealandExtra hour's sleep slashes preschoolers' obesity risk: studyAn extra hour of sleep can cut a pre-schooler's risk of becoming obese by 24 per cent.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Milk, red meat healthy for us tooVegetables and fruit are good, but you need dairy products and red meat as well.18 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy babies born heavier may face a weighty challenge laterGirls born heavier are more likely to develop obesity by their mid-20s, study finds.07 Feb 10:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe new drugs that could extend the lives of 120,000 KiwisPharmac is considering new medicines for type 2 diabetics.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac to fund better diabetes drugsNew Zealand has had the worst range of funded diabetes drugs in the developed world.15 Jan 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKids' bedrooms become 'sleep labs' in junk food studyKids' bedrooms will become labs in a world-first NZ study into poor sleep and bad eating.12 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandLollies, chips, sugar plain packaging call from Northland DHBIt made the call in a position statement aimed at influencing policy.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand$5m project to begin building NZ's first 'gene bank'Scientists aim to tackle diseases hurting Kiwis by building NZ's first genomic database.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Big Read: Three crucial questions facing young KiwisNZ's biggest philanthropic effort will aid crucial studies. We look at three of them.22 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldPresident Trump's physical exam results are in ...The results are officially in after Trump's unscheduled medical checkup.18 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandObesity efforts slammed: 'negligence'Expert shocked that Labour 'lagging' on improving health of the nation.16 Nov 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLosing limbs: Why are so many Kiwis needing amputations?The Associate Health Minister wants a major health campaign around diabetes.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFat chance of help: Patients too obese for MRI machines, needlesCounties Manukau DHB wants the Government to crack down on junk food and drink.01 Nov 04:00 PM
