Experimental weight loss pill doesn’t make you eat less
One of the first things you’ll notice after getting on a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic or Wegovy is…
Otago research finds eating disorders shaped by metabolic and psychiatric biology
Researchers identified six regions of the genome (parts of DNA) associated with binge-eating behaviour. One of these regions…
Whittaker’s Peanut Slab sparks debate after woman eats it boarding Bali flight
She said she would have acted differently had she known someone nearby had a serious allergy. “If I…
‘I felt trapped in my eating disorder’ – residential treatment out of reach for many
‘Trapped in my eating disorder’ Thirteen years after she first noticed her relationship with food was not as…
Moms are using energy gels to power through pregnancy and labor like athletes
So long, saltines and applesauce — modern moms-to-be are turning to performance products to boost energy during pregnancy…
Riverdale’s KJ Apa speaks about Cole Sprouse punching him over drug use
The former Shortland Street actor agreed, calling the act of violence “caring”. KJ Apa candidly discusses some of…
Man charged after burglary at Māngere home, occupant confronts intruder eating food from kitchen
“The man was allegedly eating food from the home while packing property into his backpack. “When confronted by…
How to choose the healthiest plant-based meat at the supermarket
So how do you separate the genuinely nutritious choices from clever marketing? The healthiest choices don’t usually look…
Inside New Zealand’s booming burger market: Who’s winning the takeaway race?
But who are the main players in the industry and what does the future of the burger business…
What will it take to get New Zealanders eating insects?
He initially raised them as pet feed – but interest in insects as human kai prompted him to…
JourneyED launches as New Zealand’s first charity for eating disorder support
JourneyED Chair and Secretary, Dr Meg Vardy, during a launch event in Dunedin, in June 2026. Photo /…
Anorexic child repeatedly denied admission to children’s ward, parents felt ‘helpless’
Clinical notes from the Central Regional Eating Disorder Service (CREDS) showed Lucas was losing weight and had a…