Obesity
Study shows Kiwis are living longer in poor health
The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factor Study 2019 was published in the Lancet this week. It shows that New Zealanders are now living longer than ever but spending more years in poor… Audio
Obesity is a matter of personal responsibility - Judith Collins
National Party leader Judith Collins has made headlines saying that obesity is a matter of personal responsibility. Former National MP Chester Borrows who had a "stomach-stapling" operation to reduce… Audio
Study finds ketogenic diet alters gut microbes in humans
A new study out of UC San Francisco has found that low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets have a dramatic impact on the microbes residing in the human guts. Audio
Professor Emrys Westacott: Covid-19 pandemic 'spells the end of the neoliberal era'
Many have revelled in a return to a simpler life due to Covid-19. Professor Emrys Westacott, who wrote The Wisdom of Frugality, says this is a time to reflect on whether the type of society we had… Audio
Fighting sedentary tendencies with active design
Bums on seats and getting them off them is the area of focus for the University of Alberta's Professor John Spence. Part of the answer lies in doing things that are FUN - that's an acronym for… Audio
McHealth & childhood obesity
New research into childhood obesity and the contradiction of fast-food giants and pokie trusts getting involved with health education is throws a spotlight on the impact of marketing health to… Audio
Should black 'stop signs' be introduced on our food?
Researcher Professor Cliona Ni Mhurchu, from the University of Auckland's Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences say health experts want packaged food and drink to carry compulsory health star… Audio
Fat shaming to tackle childhood obesity doesn't work
Fatshaming as a way of tackling childhood obesity is being discouraged as before school checks being questions on measuring child's BMI. Audio
Happymeal turns 40 and blamed for childhood obesity
McDonald's happymeal is forty this year, but many believe there's little to celebrate. Marketing expert Dr Joya Kemper explains why it was a such success and it's legacy Audio
Exposure to chemical in plastic linked to type 2 diabetes
New research out of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne shows that exposure to a chemical in commonly used plastic items increasing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Audio
Obesity challenging NZ's aged care sector
A new VUW School of Nursing report into aged residential care facilities has found them ill equipped to accommodate the increasing number of New Zealanders who need bariatric specific care, due to… Audio
New Zealand chidren are the second most obese in the OECD
New Zealand children are the second most obese children in the OECD according to the latest numbers. Audio
A disordered food system has created an obesogenic world which engineers overconsumption
Kim Hill explores the true cost of abundant cheap, fatty and sugary food with Dr Sally Mackay, Dr Matire Harwood, Deborah Manning and Prof. Hugh Campbell. Audio
Nick Wareham- how to tackle New Zealand's diabetes epidemic
Professor Nicholas Wareham is a British epidemiologist from the University of Cambridge who researches obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. Audio
Back pain should be managed like the common cold
Monash University professor Rachelle Buchbinder has spent decades trying to stop doctors from making bad backs worse. She explains why most people should be treating their back pain like the common… Audio
Can skipping a meal help weight loss?
A link between our body clocks and obesity and diabetes has been uncovered by researchers at Otago University. Associate Professor Alexander explains. Audio
Cats are getting heavier by the year
Dr. Adam Campigotto is the lead author of a new study that shows cats, like humans, put on weight as they age. And they are getting bigger. Audio
Papatoetoe Food Hub tackling south Auckland obesity
There's been a LOT in the news recently about high levels of obesity in South Auckland, and the lack of affordable, healthy food options. Audio
Professor Lora Heisler: Key to solving obesity lies in the brain
Newly-released research has revealed a way to harness the target of the brain chemical serotonin to combat the obesity (and related diabetes) epidemic Professor Lora Heisler joins the show to discuss… Audio
Two Million Obese New Zealanders Predicted
Researchers at Otago University predict two million New Zealanders will be obese in less than 20 years time. Audio
