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Obesity link with caesarean births

Children born by caesarean section appear to be at greater risk of obesity, new research shows.

Dentist too costly for many

Only half of all adult New Zealanders have been to a dentist in the past year, a poll has found.

Men more likely to stick at 'feminine' weight loss programmes - study

Fewer men join weight-loss programs than women but are more likely to stick with them, analysis of international obesity studies has found.

I is for Iodine

Iodine is a special trace mineral that plays a vital role in supporting and regulating many processes in the body...

Sunscreen might not save you

High factor sunscreen cannot be relied on to protect against the deadliest form of skin cancer, new research suggests.

Winter Wellness: H is for Hydration

Our health is highly dependent on the quality and quantity of the water we drink.

Why dust is good for baby

Exposing babies to a dust mite could significantly reduce the risk of developing allergies including asthma and eczema as they get older, according to new research from the UK.

Tomato helps heal heart disease - research

A daily dose of tomato could significantly improve the functioning of blood vessels in patients with heart disease, research suggests.

A belly ache can cause mental health issues - expert

It is well known that stress can cause a stomach ache, but the relationship works both ways, says a pediatrician.

Fasting good for immunity

D is for Vitamin D

Study: Breakfast helps burn fat

People who eat breakfast burn more kilojoules and have tighter blood sugar control than those who are fasting, a new study has shown.

Best sources of vitamin C

Anorexia sufferers need positive trigger to recover

Most people with anorexia need to reach a personal tipping point to trigger their recovery, says a researcher who has reviewed the memoirs of 30 former sufferers.

B is for Broccoli

Broccoli is a superstar among green vegetables and an undisputed nutritional champion.

What is a normal body?

If you're like most people, you might sometimes get the feeling your body isn't normal. But don't fret - it's all the virtual bodies around us that aren't.

Gene-based diet boosts weight loss by a third - study

An experimental gene-based diet helped a group of slimming volunteers increase their weight loss by a third, research has shown.

Dave Shaw: Will power for weight loss is overrated

There is no doubt that willpower is an important first step for change, but health expert Dave Shaw says it's not enough.