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Can drugs like Ozempic treat the most common eating disorder?
New York Times: Medications can transform how the brain responds to food.
Ryan Bridge: Taxing times — let's start with sugar to feed the Beehive monster
OPINION: Tax is like a cancer eating away at your hard work.
How much saturated fat can you ‘get away’ with eating?
A new study suggests athletes and regular exercisers can tolerate more than we think.
Nearly half of all cancer cases are linked to obesity
Study finds excess weight could be fuelling more than 30 types of the disease.
NZ study reveals concerning diet trends among disadvantaged kids
A groundbreaking study has shed important new light on the diets of our under-5s.
Healthy schools: How Labour’s fizzy drinks ban went flat
Erica Stanford says removing sugary drinks is no longer a government priority.
Pacific obesity crisis: When big is no longer beautiful
A recent study reveals 9 of 10 countries with the most obese people are in the Pacific.
7 habits that are keeping middle-aged men from a longer life
From lying on the sofa to neglecting loved ones, is it time to rethink our behaviour?
High rates in childhood obesity among Pasifika concerning
A report found the obesity rate quadrupled among children and adolescents from 1990-2022.
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
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?
As a parent, how do you handle your child gaining weight?
'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
OPINION: Weight-loss drug headlines mask an attractive longer-term picture.
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?
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?
Here’s how to help your child with their weight while building their self-esteem.
Christopher Niesche: Diabetes ‘miracle’ drug slims health industry profits
Will the rise of Ozempic keep eating into other companies' profits?
'No one wants to sit by the fat lady' - how obesity myths take hold
Sasha Borissenko says the personal choice narrative is hard to break
The hidden reason why supermarket Coke is so cheap
There's a reason why stores can afford to sell it at such a low price
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
Sasha Borissenko looks at weight loss surgery.
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
Kiwis turn to virtual “inject” weight management programme in fight against obesity.
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
It’s been hailed as Brendan Fraser’s comeback but it doesn't do justice to his talent.
SPCA: Fat pets are 'suffering senselessly'
Owners thought they were showing love to their pets by overfeeding them.