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Call for lower salt consumption – In the news
If we are to meet a sodium reduction target by 2025, New Zealanders will have to reduce the salt in […]
Continue readingKiwi students having sex later but riskier – In the news
New Zealand high school students are now more likely to delay sexual activity, but they are less prepared to practice consistent […]
Continue readingProstate cancer survival rates in New Zealand grim
New Zealand men with advanced or metastatic prostate cancer need new treatment guidelines to ensure improved, more consistent and more equitable […]
Continue readingMouth cancer in NZ men aged 40 plus – Expert reaction
In a study published earlier this week, University of Auckland scientists revealed a “rapid rise” in diagnoses for oropharyngeal cancer […]
Continue readingNo link found between brain cancer and mobile use
Despite a dramatic increase in the use of mobile phones, there hasn’t been a matching rise in the incidence of […]
Continue reading‘Fishy’ labels for fish oil supplements
Most fish oil supplements sold in New Zealand contain less omega-3 fatty acids than their labels claim, according to new […]
Continue readingUPDATED: Fish oil capsules fall short on quality, freshness – experts respond
Most fish oil supplements sold in New Zealand contain less omega-3 fatty acids than their labels claim, according to new […]
Continue readingPromising pill for kicking the smoking habit
A low-cost quit-smoking pill is more effective than nicotine-replacement therapy, according to new research from the University of Auckland, published yesterday in the New England […]
Continue readingNZ research lights up e-cigarettes as quitting aid
Scientists from the University of Auckland have just completed a study indicating that e-cigarettes may help smokers kick the habit. […]
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