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![How to tell someone you love they’re fat – without hurting their feelings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
How to tell someone you love they’re fat – without hurting their feelings
How can you talk to someone about their weight without ‘fat-shaming’ them?
![One size doesn't fit all: Obese people vulnerable with vaccine approach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
One size doesn't fit all: Obese people vulnerable with vaccine approach
NZ researchers find some vaccines are less effective when delivered with standard needles.
![My child is in danger of becoming obese – what can I do?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
My child is in danger of becoming obese – what can I do?
As a parent, how do you handle your child gaining weight?
!['I got dirty looks': Woman refuses to give up plane seat for toddler](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'I got dirty looks': Woman refuses to give up plane seat for toddler
'She told the flight attendant I was stealing the seat.'
![Opinion: Stop losing your marbles over weight-loss wonder drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Opinion: Stop losing your marbles over weight-loss wonder drugs
OPINION: Weight-loss drug headlines mask an attractive longer-term picture.
![Disabled traveller 'felt dehumanised' by Air NZ's bathroom policy due to weight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Disabled traveller 'felt dehumanised' by Air NZ's bathroom policy due to weight
The Kiwi claimed she stopped eating and drinking to avoid needing to use the restroom.
![Can very hot drinks lead to cancer?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Can very hot drinks lead to cancer?
Studies suggest hot drinks can cause cancer but experts say there are other risky factors.
![Is it ever okay to put your child on a diet?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Is it ever okay to put your child on a diet?
Here’s how to help your child with their weight while building their self-esteem.
![Christopher Niesche: Diabetes ‘miracle’ drug slims health industry profits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Christopher Niesche: Diabetes ‘miracle’ drug slims health industry profits
Will the rise of Ozempic keep eating into other companies' profits?
![Why fat discrimination in the workplace is legal in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Why fat discrimination in the workplace is legal in NZ
The latest episode of Chewing the Facts examines why there is no will to change the law
![Are caps on weight loss surgery racist? Chewing the Facts investigates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Are caps on weight loss surgery racist? Chewing the Facts investigates
Sasha Borissenko looks at weight loss surgery.
![Dieting to lose weight? Don't bother, say experts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Dieting to lose weight? Don't bother, say experts
Sasha Borissenko does some myth busting in Chewing the Facts episode 4
![‘I tried every diet - nothing worked': Mum of three details her weight loss success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
‘I tried every diet - nothing worked': Mum of three details her weight loss success
Kiwis turn to virtual “inject” weight management programme in fight against obesity.
![Autism breakthrough hoped for through 'bug transfers'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Autism breakthrough hoped for through 'bug transfers'
Researchers explore a new way to ease stomach problems suffered by many autistic people.
![Nasty reality of star’s career comeback](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Nasty reality of star’s career comeback
It’s been hailed as Brendan Fraser’s comeback but it doesn't do justice to his talent.
![SPCA: Fat pets are 'suffering senselessly'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
SPCA: Fat pets are 'suffering senselessly'
Owners thought they were showing love to their pets by overfeeding them.
![Premium: NZ hop extract used to curb appetite](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Premium: NZ hop extract used to curb appetite
Dr Edward Walker is the lead scientist on a 12-year project to discover an extract from NZ hops that will curb appetite. It is now being used in a product called Calocurb. Video / Dean Purcell
![Weight loss journey key to former EIT student helping others](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Weight loss journey key to former EIT student helping others
My role is to support people to achieve their goals.
![Claire Trevett: Labour back to tuck shop politics, and what is Winston up to?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Claire 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.
![More business travel, more body fat, says new study](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
More business travel, more body fat, says new study
A recent dive in business travel may be good for workers' waistlines.
![Lisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Lisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knights
More than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.