Obesity
Long-awaited programme to tackle obesity gets go-ahead
Under pressure to make inroads on obesity, the government today launches its flagship programme to prevent New Zealand becoming the fattest nation on earth. Audio
Govt program to target obesity, smoking and tobacco
A flagship government programme designed to combat soaring obesity rates and other major health problems begins today. Audio
How to reduce obesity among Pacific youth
Dr Riz Firestone on taking a fresh approach to health interventions that she hopes will reduce obesity among Pacific people. Dr Firestone is a Pacific Health Research Fellow at Massey University. Audio
Government won't meet demand for weight-loss surgery
As New Zealand balloons towards becoming the fattest nation on earth, it looks unlikely that the Gvernment is going to nswer a call to fund much more weight loss surgery. Audio
Doctor says more stomach stapling ops needed
Robyn Toomath is Clinical Director of Internal Medicine at Auckland Hospital and has been outspoken in the fight against obesity. Audio
Surgeon calls for more weight-loss ops for rising obesity
A weight loss surgeon says New Zealand will become the fattest nation on earth within five years. Audio
NZ to become fattest nation within 5 years
A weight loss surgeon says New Zealand is on course to become the fattest nation on earth within five years. Audio
NZ to become fattest nation within 5 years
A weight loss surgeon says New Zealand is on course to become the fattest nation on earth within five years. Audio
Big Soda battle
How the city of Berkeley in California fought 'Big Soda' and won, with a new tax on sugary drinks. With Sara Soka, Campaign Manager of Berkeley vs. Big Soda. Audio
Sir Peter Gluckman: obesity and health
Professor Sir Peter Gluckman is the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor. Audio
Chips to help curb obesity
It's the biggest pandemic the globe's seen, according to Professor Sir Stephen Bloom. He links obesity back to human evolution and has a couple of solutions that might be able to trim our waistline… Audio
The Shape We're In
Sarah Boseley looks at the global obesity problem and what is being done about it in her new book 'The Shape We're In: How Junk Food and Diets Are Shortening Our Lives'. Audio
Sugar: Desirable But Deadly
Sugar is linked to a number of health issues, from diabetes to heart disease, and is found in large quantities in many kinds of foods Audio
Childhood Obesity
Liggins Institute paediatrician Paul Hofman discusses childhood obesity and how exercise during pregnancy could help break the obesity cycle Audio
Sedentary Behaviour and Evolution
The lifestyles of modern humans may be more similar to early hunter-gatherers than we realised, with implications for obesity Audio
Are antibiotics making us fat?
Professor Martin Blaser claims that antibiotic use could be making us fat, and contributing to a rise in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. He is the author of "Missing Microbes: How Killing… Audio
Fat activist, model, performer Kelli Jean Drinkwater
Documentary-maker, model, performer, and fat activist Kelli Jean Drinkwater discusses her new documentary, Aquaporko that tells the story of a fat femme synchronised swimming troupe. Kelli Jean is a… Audio
Maternal Health, Foetal Brain
University of Otago neuroscientists are investigating the effect of maternal obesity on a baby's brain development. Audio
Maternal Health, Fetal Brain
University of Otago neuroscientists are investigating the effect of maternal obesity on a baby's brain development. Audio
NZ Society - Food Labels and Obesity
Do you know what you're eating and what the labels on the food you buy mean for your health? Recent studies show that even if you think you do, you may not be making healthy decions. Amelia Nurse… Audio