New ZealandPM warns industry over sugar and salt levels"I think people would be surprised by how much sugar is being placed in everyday items."29 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandFood and drink giants told to cut the sugarNew Health Minister David Clark won't rule out a sugary drinks tax.29 Oct 05:36 AM
LifestyleAfter two sets of twins, Mum drops 40kgA woman who gave birth to two sets of twins has completely transformed her body.25 Oct 09:23 PM
KahuPromising results for kids' obesity schemeTaranaki programme tailored for obese kids has delivered some promising results.20 Oct 01:07 AM
New ZealandWeird Science: Is 'Planet Nine' out there?It's become harder to imagine our solar system without a missing, mysterious Planet Nine.06 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleSurprising cause of middle-aged belly fat discoveredScientists believe they've found the culprit in the battle against belly fat.28 Sep 09:59 PM
LifestyleWant to slim down? Take a break from dietingForget cheat days, research claims you should cheat for two weeks to get slim.24 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandColeman accused of 'snubbing' sugary drink tax planObesity researchers say Health Minister "snubbed" sugary drink tax proposal and petition.22 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandArdern keen to chat with leaders of 'gutted' studyJacinda Ardern wants to "sit down" with leaders of a study scaled back by a funding cut.21 Sep 04:52 AM
LifestyleKiwi mum loses 87kgs for her sonJo Bowden halved her body weight and has now had surgery to remove the excess skin.16 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuGP teams up with top researchersWell-known GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan has teamed up with leading researchers in a new effort.07 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleStrictly star lost 76kg but still hated her bodyThe star was left with unsightly rolls of loose skin which rubbed red raw.01 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandHigh-fat diet bad for bone health - studyHigh-fat diets are bad for bone health - especially for those born small or too early.30 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandGastric balloon helping Kiwis lose weight without surgeryWant to lose weight without surgery? Here's how.25 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi fashion star defends plus-size modelsKiwi plus-size model hits back at criticism of larger-sized models in fashion industry.05 Aug 02:45 AM
KahuPastor celebrates healthy kai cookbookWhanganui Maori pastor has published a book on how to grow and cook healthy food.26 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandDo you know how much sugar is in tomato sauce?We're eating too much sugar - and it's in food you might not expect, says Simon Gault.26 Jul 03:44 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand failing to tackle obesityNew Zealand's food policies need to change to tackle the country's obesity epidemic.23 Jul 01:00 PM
LifestyleFish oil findings prove promising for mumsNZ study raises possibility fresh fish oil may aid children of overweight pregnant women.17 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow lazy are New Zealanders?Kiwis need to get moving more if research from Stanford is to be believed.13 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandFirst kids breath-tested in obesity studyAn obesity study that will breath-test thousands of Kiwi kids is off to a promising start.13 Jul 03:32 AM
LifestyleHow to lose weight for your weddingThere's nothing like seeing a couple who feel confident in their own skin.13 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleChildhood exercise fights long-term obesityBone marrow was found to "remember" the effects of exercise long after the exercise ended.06 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleMajor DNA study could help tackle obesityScientists will tap into the DNA data of thousands of young people in major new study.02 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleEating dark chocolate can help with overeatingA test found eating dark chocolate before meals made women eat 25% less.30 Jun 10:06 PM
OpinionMac Mckenna: Sugar tax doesn't workCOMMENT: A sugar tax would not reduce obesity, as experience overseas proves.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAxing sugar cuts tooth decay by a fifthHealthier food and drink and more exercise have cut preschoolers' tooth decay by a fifth.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSugar labelled 'the new tobacco'Sugar has been labelled the new tobacco by some health experts.25 Jun 04:26 AM
New ZealandNo more fizzy drink in schoolsDrink distributors have agreed to sell only water in NZ primary and intermediate schools.23 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleDaycare: Poor nutrition, too many treatsMost childcare centres that feed their children are not meeting nutrition guidelines.14 Jun 02:00 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellySponsorship ruckus does a fat lot of goodCOMMENT: Event sponsorship is only one small part of our problem with kids' health.02 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleWeight loss surgery for children?A quarter of children in Australia are obese or overweight but is surgery the answer?14 May 07:59 PM
