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.

World's fattest man to undergo life-saving medical treatment.

Growing up, Grace Marriott struggled with her weight. But after dropping 34kg, she has found a new sense of confidence and new pursuit.

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

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.

New Zealand's less restrictive food classification system called into question by researchers.

Annette King will release anti-obesity policy in November - and says there is mounting evidence and growing support for sugary drink taxes.

Professor Stephen McGarvey talks about his recent breakthrough establishing a link between Samoan populations and obesity.

One in five Bay of Plenty 4-year-olds are overweight, obese or extremely obese, a new report shows. A Tauranga dietitian says the

Weight-loss surgery is an effective option for obese patients with type-2 diabetes, a New Zealand study has found.

High obesity rates among Samoans are partly caused by genetics, scientists have discovered.

Concerning statistics now show that a third of New Zealand children are overweight or obese.

Kiwi researchers experimenting with a bitter plant extract have developed a potential appetite suppressant, they have told an obesity conference.

A teen mum from Pokeno will address a crowd of experts at the world's largest health assembly.

A teen mum from Pokeno will address a crowd of experts at the world's largest health assembly. And 19-year-old Jasmine Crosbie believes the obesity challenges of her old South Auckland school surroundings will prove a useful case study for the World Health Organisation's annual meeting in Geneva this month.

COMMENT: The fact of the matter is that Eljae is obese. Markedly so. That's not an insult, that's a fact. And someone needs to own that, writes Andrew Dickens.