New research highlighting the prevalence of smoking on New Zealand television has been widely covered by the media. Researchers from […]
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Smoking on NZ television – Expert reaction
It might be time to consider an ‘R’ rating for TV shows that depict smoking, say the authors of research […]
Continue readingDoes watching TV increase diabetes risk? – Expert reaction
Slumping in front of the box can bump up a person’s risk of diabetes, according to a new study published today. […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Screens ‘damaging young brains’
Simon Collins writes in the New Zealand Herald about claims by a psychologist that computers are bad for children’s social […]
Continue readingSouthland Times: Think-tank creates cow twitter idea
Mark Hotton of the Southland Times writes about the idea, dreamt up by a think tank which explores the relationship […]
Continue readingTV viewing and mortality
AusSMC (Adelaide): Is sitting in front of the TV shortening your life? Australian researchers have tracked the TV viewing habits […]
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