It's never too late to trim your waist - you just have to be smarter, says Maria Lally.

Uh oh - British dentists are calling office workers to "combat cake culture in" 2017. They say the ritual of shouting supermarket-bought

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.

For people hoping to shed those extra kilos in the early new year, setting out with unrealistic expectations could be the key to losing weight.

Researchers believe no diet is perfect for everyone, and the key to picking the right one depends on hormones, genes and psychology.

Kiwi scientists are exploring the mysterious role the bugs inside us play in regulating our diet and metabolism.

COMMENT: It looks as though our Advertising Standards Authority will, once again, fail to adopt a strict code of food advertising to children.

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.

COMMENT: The fact I have my gut feelings - and my gut - back is actually a good thing.

A good sleep may be an early step towards preventing later obesity.

COMMENT: Sugar is sprinkled over sugar over calorie-laden stodge. It's the culture, dude.

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

A million-dollar Kiwi study has revealed a new mechanism in the body that could offer new hope for those with a genetic susceptibility to type 2 diabetes.

According to Tamaki, Harry Potter is a tool to recruit people toward evil.

In the early and mid-1990s, the Cuban population became the only modern society to lose significant weight on a national basis.

Study finds some overweight and obese children drink up to 2L of sweet drink - including juice, cordial, energy drinks and soft drinks - a day.

The Labour Party is urging a rethink of one of the Government's key health targets after a group of surgeons revealed important operations were being put off in order to reach the strict target.

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

First users of advice "toolkit" report more exercise, smaller meals.

Tax would lead 14 per cent to quit, survey finds

These sisters were warned to lose weight or risk dying young. So they made a pact, and a year later the results are amazing.

An American food website has just discovered fairy bread. And they've given it a bit of an artisan makeover. Prepare to be outraged.

A proposed voluntary code on advertising to children features explicit restrictions on advertising of "occasional" foods and beverages.

More kids are consuming at least the recommended minimum amount of dairy following the supply of a daily drink of milk in schools, new research has found.

COMMENT: A day-long symposium on eliminating sugary drinks from New Zealand concluded there is no silver bullet - but a tax would be a good first step.

Benefits include faster recovery and fewer side effects.

Pet owners are being reminded that sharing leftovers with their furry friends isn't always the best thing for their health.

COMMENT: A ban on soft drinks is not the answer: Let's collectively shape healthy choices.

Coca-Cola is defending its brand as health experts call for a ban on sugar-sweetened drinks linked to obesity, type-2 diabetes, addiction and tooth decay.

Jamie Oliver has launched a new book, and a challenge.