Experts are challenging claims that water fluoridation is linked to higher than expected rates of hypothyroidism. A new study published […]
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UPDATED: Raw milk debate reignited – experts respond
Consumption of raw milk has been implicated in the death of an Australian three-year-old, drawing the raw milk debate back […]
Continue readingPublic health researchers under attack – editorial
Public health researchers are calling for greater integrity in policy making and an end to the attack strategies which have […]
Continue readingUPDATED: Bird flu detected in UK, Netherlands – experts respond
The discovery of avian flu-infected birds in UK and Dutch poultry farms has authorities scrambling to contain the disease. This week, […]
Continue readingPlain packaging accepted over time – expert responds
While some smokers may oppose plain packaging on cigarettes, many come to accept and even support such initiatives after they are implemented, […]
Continue readingEbola becoming airborne – experts respond
Media coverage around the continuing Ebola outbreak has questioned whether or not the virus could in future change its mode […]
Continue readingFirst case of Ebola in United States – experts respond
The first imported case of Ebola in the US has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
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Election 2014 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
Continue readingEbola screening at NZ airports – experts respond
Screening of at-risk passengers will begin at airports as part of increased efforts to prevent Ebola reaching New Zealand undetected, […]
Continue readingWHO meeting to address growing Ebola outbreak
As the number of cases of Ebola in West Africa continues to rise, the World Health Organization (WHO) plans to hold a two-day […]
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