A healthcare department in Dallas, Texas, USA, has reported a case of Zika virus infection acquired through sexual intercourse rather […]
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Whakatane fluoride decision fuels Govt re-think
The Whakatane District Council’s Policy Committee has voted narrowly in favour removing fluoride from the District’s public water supplies. Following […]
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Glyphosate weedkiller: what’s the risk? – Expert reaction
The use of glyphosate weedkiller on Auckland parks and footpaths is in the spotlight amidst claims local councils’ spraying programmes are […]
Continue readingAcademics ‘appalled’ at alcohol report – In the News
Two academics have slammed an industry-funded report claiming alcohol has little impact on night-time violence in Australia and New Zealand. Researchers Nicki […]
Continue readingMinimum alcohol price impact on drinkers – In the News
A new study has stirred up discussion on imposing a minimum price per standard drink to curb heavy and dangerous […]
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A minimum price on alcohol is unlikely to drive drinkers to criminal or dangerous behaviour, say the authors of a […]
Continue readingWeighing up Govt childhood obesity plan – In the News
The Government’s new childhood obesity plan, released this week, has been widely covered – and critiqued – in the media. […]
Continue readingChildhood obesity plan – Expert reaction
A wide-ranging series of initiatives designed to tackle childhood obesity was unveiled by the Government yesterday afternoon. The package is […]
Continue readingIndigenous cancer inequalities compared – In the news
The gap in overall cancer rates between Māori and other New Zealanders is more pronounced than that between indigenous and non-indigenous […]
Continue readingFirstborn females more likely to be overweight, obese – NZ research
Girls who are born the first in their family are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their […]
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