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Earth could enter hothouse climate – In The News

In the News | Published: 09 August 201811 February 2019

The possibility Earth could enter an irreversible ‘hothouse climate’ with rising sea levels of between 10 and 60 metres has […]

Bowel cancer screening programme independent review – In The News

In the News | Published: 08 August 201811 February 2019

An independent review has outlined shortcomings of the national bowel screening programme (NBSP) pilot and made a range of recommendations for […]

Earthquakes in Lombok – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 August 201811 February 2019

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok on Sunday evening at 7.46pm (local time), reportedly killing at least 82 […]

Report calls for mandatory folic acid fortification in bread – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 August 201811 February 2019

A joint report commissioned by the Ministry of Health has found compelling evidence that the benefits of adding folic acid […]

Synthetic drug policy – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 02 August 201827 February 2020

Between 40 and 45 people have died from synthetic drugs since last June, according to provisional figures released by the coroner on […]

Chicken welfare standards in NZ – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 01 August 201811 February 2019

Acceptable living standards for meat chickens in New Zealand have been called into question following the emergence of a graphic […]

EU court rules GMO laws apply to gene-edited plants – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 July 201808 February 2019

Europe’s highest court has ruled that gene-edited crops should be subject to the same stringent regulations as genetically modified organisms. […]

Sugar labelling options for food packaging – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 July 201811 February 2019

The Trans-Tasman body responsible for food regulation policy is asking for public feedback on possible labelling rules for sugars on packaged foods […]

Antidepressant helps prevent heart problems – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 25 July 201811 February 2019

A popular antidepressant has been shown to prevent further heart problems in people with depression and a history of heart […]

Health, environment impacts of meat consumption – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 July 201811 February 2019

Lately, people have been up-in-arms about a meat-free burger, but is a plant-based diet the way to a healthier body […]

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