A promising melanoma drug has doctors and patient groups calling for the medicine to be funded by PHARMAC in New […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
MBIE funding for NZ science – In the News
The Government has announced the recipients of the 2015 Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment funding round, injecting $96.5 million […]
Continue readingThree trillion trees on earth – study
There are more than 3 trillion trees on Earth today, but since the start of human civilization the total number […]
Continue readingSeabirds’ plastic plight – In the news
The majority of seabird species are accidentally eating bits of plastic and the situation is likely to get worse, predicts […]
Continue readingFirstborn females more likely to be overweight, obese – NZ research
Girls who are born the first in their family are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their […]
Continue readingDepression affects many New Zealand mums-to-be – research
Almost one in eight pregnant women suffer from the symptoms of depression during their pregnancy, according to new research from […]
Continue readingBowel cancer screening – in the news
The release of a major report on bowel cancer this week has re-ignited debate over nationwide screening for the disease. […]
Continue readingWhooping cough spreads in South
Increased rates of whooping cough in the South Island have authorities reminding parents of the importance of vaccinations. Whooping cough, […]
Continue readingNew Zealanders uncertain about water fluoridation
New Zealanders aren’t getting enough information about the health effects of community water fluoridation to know whether it is a […]
Continue readingUltra-processed foods prevalent & unhealthy – research
The most processed packaged foods are also the least healthy, according to new research examining hundreds of products sold in […]
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