Millions of dollars are being invested into the health of New Zealander’s through the government funding body, the Health Research […]
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NZ ranks poorly in adolescent mortality and suicide – study
Leading medical journal The Lancet has published a special series of articles focusing on adolescent health, including an international comparison […]
Continue readingProf Michael Baker on infectious disease in New Zealand
The lead author of research which revealed New Zealand’s dramatic rise in infectious disease talks with Nine to Noon’s Kathryn […]
Continue readingStudy describes life for new New Zealanders
The latest report from the The Growing up in New Zealand longitudinal study has revealed a wealth of information about […]
Continue readingIncreased media focus on fracking
The gas and oil extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing – AKA ‘fracking’ – has received increased media coverage in […]
Continue readingFukushima plutonium ‘presents no significant health risk’ – experts
A new study of contamination at the Fukushima power plant has identified increased amounts of radioactive plutonium in the environment, […]
Continue readingNEEDNT food list receives nationwide attention
The publication of a list of non-essential, energy-dense, nutritionally deficient (NEEDNT) foods, has received blanket media coverage across New Zealand, […]
Continue readingNEEDNT food list targets obese patient’s diet
When it comes to healthy food, consumers are often at the mercy of misleading dietary claims from manufacturers. Now researchers […]
Continue readingRising rates of infectious disease a national concern
The publication of hospital data showing a dramatic rise in infectious disease admissions, particularity among Maori, Pacific Islanders and those […]
Continue readingInfectious disease increases highlight inequality
An extensive analysis of New Zealand hospital records has found that admissions for serious infectious diseases increased 51 per cent […]
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