The majority of seabird species are accidentally eating bits of plastic and the situation is likely to get worse, predicts […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Firstborn 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 […]
Continue readingDepression affects many New Zealand mums-to-be – research
Almost one in eight pregnant women suffer from the symptoms of depression during their pregnancy, according to new research from […]
Continue readingBowel cancer screening – in the news
The release of a major report on bowel cancer this week has re-ignited debate over nationwide screening for the disease. […]
Continue readingWhooping cough spreads in South
Increased rates of whooping cough in the South Island have authorities reminding parents of the importance of vaccinations. Whooping cough, […]
Continue readingNew Zealanders uncertain about water fluoridation
New Zealanders aren’t getting enough information about the health effects of community water fluoridation to know whether it is a […]
Continue readingUltra-processed foods prevalent & unhealthy – research
The most processed packaged foods are also the least healthy, according to new research examining hundreds of products sold in […]
Continue readingNZ ranks well in material wellbeing index
New research has found that New Zealand ranks highly in a new index of wellbeing based on household consumption. The […]
Continue readingMapping the kiwi genome – In the News
The kiwi’s unique nocturnal behaviour is linked to some altered genes that eliminate color vision and others that modify its […]
Continue readingEnd of life GP Survey – In the News
A survey of GPs medical decision making in end-of-life situations has been widely covered in the New Zealand media. The […]
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