Aspiring weightlifter and wrestler Arbab Khizer Hayat is likely the biggest human you'll see and he needs serious fuel to power his huge frame.

A Kiwi lost more than 50kg in a journey to health and has one final hurdle to go through.

A woman has shed an astonishing 35kgs in just 16 months after discovering undiagnosed food allergies had led to her piling on the pounds.

A 70kg woman who felt so fat she wanted to die has gained seven dress sizes and loves her new look.

A nutritionist has revealed the potential pitfalls of following a vegan diet.

Many women who do the recommended amount of exercise may be harming themselves by eating too little, a survey indicates.

Is this the key to achieving your weight loss goals this year?

Already bored of setting goals for the new year? That means you're extremely likely to fail and given we're well into the first week of January, maybe you already have.

COMMENT: Wendyl Nissen headed to the supermarket on a mission to find some of our favourite barbecue foods with the least additives in them.

The toll of sugary drinks on the health of Pacific Island people is an issue close to the heart of 23-year-old Paul Nai, who is leading a new study on cultural drivers of consumption.

Life is so much better when we allow ourselves to experience it in all its wonderful, fascinating variety.

"I am not slutty. I was not trying to upstage a bride. I didn't have an agenda when I put on this dress."

An Auckland cafe is putting on a free Christmas lunch for locals struggling to make ends meet, saying that's what the spirit of Christmas is all about.

A once obese mum has turned her life around by losing 67kg, leaving her ex who bullied her over of her weight, and finding new love.

A study on diet drinks has revealed surprising results about their effects.

We've rounded up the 12 foods we should all be eating if we want perfect skin.

Simple dietary swaps can help to transform your health, possibly extending your life and making you less prone to heart disease, cancer and dementia.

Cocktails may look less calorific than a glass of wine or beer, but a nutritionist reveals that some of these drinks contain more calories than a glazed doughnut.

Much of the food we consider to be "unhealthy" is packed with nutritional goodness. Here's a break down of the guilty treats that can actually be good for you.

COMMENT: I think we overlook the fact that it is possible to be both healthy and indulgent at Christmas.

DISTRESSING IMAGES: A neglected orphan who weighed less than 4kg after being starved for seven years is making a miraculous recovery after being adopted.

These celebrities may look good, but do their proclaimed diet methods actually work? Experts reveal the good from the fad.

New submissions sought on how to identify age of advertising audience.

Mariah Carey has revealed her extremely strict meal plan.

But are they any healthier?

After her father's death, this woman lived on a diet of fast food, including kebabs for breakfast.

After seeing her 10-year-old son, who weighed 80kg, struggle to finish a school race, this mum decided it was time to make some changes for her family.

A metabolism expert explains what happens to your body on a diet - and what to do next.

Black Sticks star Gemma Flynn shares how she maintains a healthy diet and good relationship with food.

The Government's new plan to get help for obese kids is proving a turn-off to many parents.