Health professionals want government regulations to protect New Zealanders from genetic discrimination by insurance companies, according to a new survey. […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Most new Type 2 diabetes cases attributable to diet – Expert Reaction
Seven out of 10 new cases of Type 2 diabetes globally are attributable to a “suboptimal diet”, according to new […]
Continue readingThree Waters reworked into region-led reforms- Expert Reaction
The Government has unveiled its refresh of the reforms formerly known as Three Waters, announcing that 10 “regionally owned and led” public […]
Continue readingSobering stats on the state of our freshwater – Expert Reaction
The Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ have released the latest national report on the state of our freshwater. […]
Continue readingCovid-19 isolation rules remain – Expert Reaction
Cabinet has agreed to retain mandatory measures for positive Covid-19 cases to isolate for 7 days, and retain the mandatory use […]
Continue readingWhat would happen if Covid isolation was no longer mandatory in New Zealand? – Expert Reaction
Researchers at Covid-19 Modelling Aotearoa have used a mathematical model to figure out how rates of infection, hospital admissions, and deaths would […]
Continue readingTaking breaks to stay Covid-safe – Expert Reaction
Keeping rooms ventilated and taking breaks are critical factors in stopping respiratory viruses like COVID-19 from building up inside during […]
Continue readingNew Zealand’s first recorded case of rabies – Expert Reaction
A traveller who contracted the rabies virus overseas was diagnosed in New Zealand last week and subsequently died. Health officials say […]
Continue readingCandida auris and superbugs in Aotearoa – Expert Reaction
The antifungal-resistant yeast Candida auris has been detected in New Zealand, adding to the list of germs that can resist treatment by […]
Continue reading10-year plan for Pacific children’s health – Expert Reaction
Quality housing, sustainable incomes, and better access to healthcare and education would make a world of difference to Pacific children’s […]
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