Over 90 percent of the death and disability caused by stroke is linked to modifiable risk factors, finds a new […]
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Trampoline injuries bounce up in spring – in the News
Trampoline-related injuries drop in the winter but bounce back in spring, finds a New Zealand study. The research, published today […]
Continue readingIncreasing deceased organ donation rates – Expert reaction
The government has released a discussion document outlining plans to boost New Zealand’s comparatively low rate of deceased organ donation. […]
Continue readingFossil find uncovers possible hobbit ancestor – In the news
Fossilised remains of small-bodied hominins found on the Indonesian island of Flores have been dated to around 700,000 years old […]
Continue readingScience recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Several prominent New Zealanders have been recognised for their services to science in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List, celebrating […]
Continue readingNanotechnology in food reports – Expert reaction
Nanomaterials currently used in food additives and packaging do not appear to pose a health risk but we will need […]
Continue readingSmoking on NZ television – In the news
New research highlighting the prevalence of smoking on New Zealand television has been widely covered by the media. Researchers from […]
Continue readingSmoking 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 readingPlain packaging regulations revealed – In the news
Draft regulations for introducing plain packaging for cigarettes have been revealed by the Government. Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga […]
Continue readingCell phone radiation and cancer in rats – Experts reaction
A new report detailing an increase in tumours in male rats exposed to cell phone radiation has been widely reported […]
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