A new study has shown that men are more likely than women to develop a mild form of mental impairment […]
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Packaging chemicals weaken vaccinations- experts respond
New research shows that perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), widely used in manufactured products such as non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, and fast-food […]
Continue readingStem cell first in macular degeneration treatment
The human first trial to use embryonic stem cells for the treatment of macular degeneration has published its results,representing a […]
Continue readingUK scientists start checks on safety of mitochondrial swaps for human babies
Biotech regulators in Britain have started public consultation on experimental reproductive procedures proposed to treat rare mitochondrial diseases, and scientists […]
Continue readingNZ women may face similar issues to USA court case
About 600 New Zealand women — and potentially as many as 1000 to 2000 — prescribed a synthetic estrogen decades […]
Continue readingNZ research included in meningococcal B universal vaccine
The MeNZB vaccine developed to control New Zealand’s meningococcal B epidemic in 2004-5 has helped researchers to create another, more […]
Continue readingNZ caffeine toxicity calls include worries about pets
Not only humans have trouble with overdosing on caffeine — New Zealand’s National Poisons Centre has had five calls about […]
Continue readingExperts divided on ‘Million Women’ HRT study
A new review has cast doubt on the findings of a large study which identified a link between hormone replacement […]
Continue readingNZ researcher shows predators hunt out a balanced diet
New Zealand researchers are looking at two important marine species, snapper and dolphins, in the wake of ground-breaking lab-based research […]
Continue readingCopyright hits psychological boundary
An American university has filed a lawsuit against a New Zealand hypnotherapist for breach of copyright after he published what […]
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