The results of the latest National Health Survey have been released, providing a snapshot of the health of New Zealand […]
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New plain packaging research – experts respond
As New Zealand deliberates over the introduction of ‘plain packaging’ for cigarettes, a new study confirms that such measures reduce […]
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Included in today’s Budget 2012 announcements was the plan to increase tax on tobacco and allocate new funding to prevent […]
Continue readingSmokers are more hazardous drinkers – NZMJ study
New research published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal has highlighted the link between unhealthy behaviours like drinking and […]
Continue readingSmoking in films R18?
British public health experts have made a call for films depicting smoking to be classified as R18, but a New […]
Continue readingAnti-smoking drug increases heart attack risk
A new study has found that a smoking cessation drug prescribed in New Zealand is associated with an increased risk […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: Kiwi scientists to UN: Top 5 Priorities for Health
A review article published in the Lancet this week put forward health priorities aimed at tackling some of the worlds […]
Continue readingKiwi scientists to UN: Top 5 Priorities for Health
A review article published in the Lancet today puts forward health priorities aimed at tackling some of the worlds biggest […]
Continue readingCancer risk test for smokers could be offered at pharmacies
A scientist who helped develop a cheek swab genetic test for lung cancer risk is calling for it to be […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: “Rollies’ more addictive, study shows
Martin Johnston writes in the New Zealand Herald about research from Victoria University suggesting that roll-your-own cigarettes (rollies) might be […]
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