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NZ diabetes company rescued by Japanese cash
The New Zealand maker of a revolutionary diabetes therapy, Living Cell Technologies, has been rescued from closure by a $32.1m Japanese injection.
Sleep deprivation a diabetes risk - study
A new study, published in Diabetes Care, has shown sleep may reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in obese teens.
New Zealand's obesity rate surges
New Zealand's obesity rate surged ahead in the 12 years to 2009, a major nutrition report released today by the Ministry of Health shows.
NZ's soaring diabetes rate puts us with world's worst
Scientists blame the increase on the spread of a Western-style diet, leading to rising levels of obesity.
Diabetes drug to be withdrawn over heart risk fears
A diabetes drug alleged to be a factor in 100,000 cases of heart failure is being withdrawn from the NZ market.
Study: Sugars could harm unborn baby
Pregnant women who eat a lot of sugar-laden food could be compromising their babies' development, new New Zealand research suggests.
Kilos slashed, new hobbies added
It's just over a year since Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia had her stomach-stapling operation. Since then, she's lost 32kg and picked up a few new hobbies.
Complaint upheld over A2 milk advertisement
The ASA has upheld a complaint against a supermarket advertisement for A2 milk, saying the beneficial claims are not backed up by evidence.
Nauru tops obesity league
Pacific island nations now occupy the top seven places in the World Health Organisation's global obesity rankings.