Reality television has been accused of dumbing down the nation, but a study suggests some shows could be good for children.

Obese patients have been paid up to $911 to lose weight in a UK trial to test if financial incentives can be used to change unhealthy behaviour.

Time to switch the box off? Medical experts explain why you probably should.

Nutritionists and obesity experts turned on Weight Watchers yesterday after it teamed up with the fast-food chain to promote three of its meals.

It seems like an unlikely alliance, but Weight Watchers has backed three items on McDonald's menu.

The debate about extra-large passengers - should they have to buy a second seat instead of spilling over into their skinny neighbours' space - is off again.

A surgeon has been reprimanded for swearing at a severely obese patient and for punishing her by removing her from a waiting list.

The first lady has unveiled her public awareness campaign against childhood obesity in the US.

It's only a matter of time before airlines start demanding fat passengers pay for two seats, an aviation commentator says.

Passengers who are unable to squeeze into a single aeroplane seat will have to pay 75 per cent of the cost of a second seat under the new rules.

The World Health Organisation has come out in support of a complete ban on advertising junk food to children.

Be prepared for a long retirement if medical advances continue at their current pace, says health reporter Martin Johnston.

Ground-breaking research into improving the condition of kidneys for transplantation has earned a young NZ doctor a top scholarship.

A leading doctor is set to expose the myths and fairytales surrounding some of the world's best-known food fads.

NZ Bus is trying to bar job-seekers weighing more than 115kg from its Auckland workforce.

New Zealanders' consumption of a harmful type of fat has declined sharply in two years, following the voluntary efforts of food manufacturers.