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Why are rural communities more vulnerable to Covid-19

WEBWhy are rural communities more vulnerable to Covid-19? “There is often higher socioeconomic deprivation (poorer, less education), poor housing , poorer health …

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Cold houses and impact on health

WEBIf house temperatures fall below 16°C, the risk of respiratory illness increases. This is because cold houses are also usually damp, which can lead to …

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Meth contaminated homes, what’s the risk

WEBCostly clean-ups for ‘P’-contaminated homes have been grabbing headlines, but what are the real risks facing a family moving in? Media have reported on figures …

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Mental health impacts of NZ’s lockdown revealed

WEBNew Zealand’s lockdown reduced wellbeing – particularly among young adults – according to a survey of 2,000 Kiwis taken in April 2020. University of Otago …

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Mental health and life expectancy – Expert Reaction

WEBIn the case of severe mental health disorders, life expectancy is reduced by 20 to 25 years. New Zealand is no exception and this was highlighted in a 2014 Te Pou …

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Who’s reporting science-related issues in New Zealand

WEBJamie Morton Science reporter, The New Zealand Herald Location: New Plymouth Jamie has been the Herald’s science reporter since 2012, covering research, medicine, …

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Review of evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment …

WEBThe BMJ has today released four systematic reviews of clinical guidelines and available research on puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition …

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(Updated) New Zealand Diet and Nutrition Survey

WEBThe 2008/09 Adult Nutrition Survey (NZANS) canvassed 4721 New Zealanders aged 15 years and over. Blood samples tested for glycated haemoglobin …

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Media Coverage: Kiwi scientists to UN: Top 5 Priorities for Health

WEBA review article published in the Lancet this week put forward health priorities aimed at tackling some of the worlds biggest killers – heart disease, stroke, diabetes, …

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The Maori diet and its impact on health

WEBPre-European Maori food was gathered from bush, sea, rivers and lakes. Some root crops were cultivated. Birds, fish, shellfish, eels, vegetation, eggs and wild …

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Queen’s Birthday Honour’s list recognises scientists

WEBThe contribution of individual New Zealanders to science and society has been recognised in the 2015 Queen's Birthday New Zealand Royal Honours. Formally …

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Genetic discrimination in New Zealand – Expert Reaction

WEBHealth professionals want government regulations to protect New Zealanders from genetic discrimination by insurance companies, according to a new …

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New rules for regulating medicines and rongoā Māori

WEBOn Wednesday, the Therapeutic Products Bill was introduced to Parliament, and the establishment of a new r ongoā workstream was announced. The Therapeutics …

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The basics of NZ’s water infrastructure

WEBThe Havelock North Drinking Water Inquiry emphasises the need for a highly systematic approach to improving the quality and safety of drinking water. A similar need …

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Controlling M. bovis in NZ, four years on – Expert Reaction

WEBOn 21 July 2017, the bacteria Mycoplasma bovis was first found in New Zealand cattle. A year later, in May 2018, we became the first country in the world to aim to eradicate it. …

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Housing differences a major contributor to NZ's inequities

WEBThe idea of being ‘safe and well at home’ has taken on an unprecedented importance within the evolving Covid-19 pandemic context. The provision of housing …

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Sobering stats on the state of our freshwater – Expert Reaction

WEBDr Tim Chambers, Department of Public Health, University of Otago, comments: “ Our Freshwater 2023 provides a sobering snapshot of the state of …

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Most bread and flour now fortified with folic acid

WEBWith the announcement that folic acid will be added to bread-making flour, New Zealand has joined over 70 countries that already require folic acid to be added to …

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Covid-19 over the holidays

WEBSadly, deaths associated with Covid-19 continue to be reported each week and will continue to occur into the future. “Within the past week, public health officials …

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