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New research says obesity needs to be measured on levels of body fat, in addition to body mass index

16 January 2025

New research says obesity needs to be measured on levels of body fat, in addition to body mass index

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An overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed could be on the way
	16 Jan: An overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed could be on the way... more

New research which was assisted by a Kiwi scientist has unlocked the next piece of the puzzle when it comes to obesity
	16 Jan: New research which was assisted by a Kiwi scientist has unlocked the next piece of the puzzle when it comes to obesity... more

Global medical professionals believe a major shake-up's needed in how obesity is diagnosed
	15 Jan: Global medical professionals believe a major shake-up's needed in how obesity is diagnosed... more

Questions, over whether medicinal cannabis is the best treatment for many of the symptoms New Zealanders use it for
	14 Jan: Questions, over whether medicinal cannabis is the best treatment for many of the symptoms New Zealanders use it for... more

Medicinal cannabis is becoming more widely available, and easier to obtain
	14 Jan: Medicinal cannabis is becoming more widely available, and easier to obtain... more

Ecostore has revealed a safety spend worth hundreds of millions of dollars, after a worker suffered chemical burns
	13 Jan: Ecostore has revealed a safety spend worth hundreds of millions of dollars, after a worker suffered chemical burns... more

Restrictions remain in place after the discovery of a fruit fly in Auckland
	13 Jan: Restrictions remain in place after the discovery of a fruit fly in Auckland... more

Security training begins today for more than a thousand Health New Zealand frontline staff
	13 Jan: Security training begins today for more than a thousand Health New Zealand frontline staff... more

A public health emergency's been declared for California.
	11 Jan: A public health emergency's been declared for California.... more

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