The media coverage of ‘moon man’ Ken Ring’s theories has been given the dubious honour of the Bent Spoon, the […]
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Obesity crisis looms for kiwis – NZMJ
Health professionals have called on the government to halt New Zealand’s growing obesity problem, saying it will cost the healthcare […]
Continue readingMultiple sclerosis genome study offers treatment clues
A large international study has identified many new genetic variations linked to multiple sclerosis (MS). The study, which included New […]
Continue readingReport highlights Hauraki pollution
The Hauraki Gulf is suffering from extensive environmental degradation due to a variety of factors, according to a report released […]
Continue reading‘Fracking’ gas extraction spurs controversy
A high-pressure method for extracting oil and natural gas has been gaining attention as its use is grows in New […]
Continue readingLong working hours linked to drinking problems
People who work long hours are more likely to have drinking problems involving alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence, according a […]
Continue readingKiwi scientists at forefront of cancer fight
From the Otago Daily Times: New Zealand scientists, part of a team which includes researchers at prestigious US university Stanford, […]
Continue readingReport stirs up freshwater policy debate
New Zealand’s waterways will not being getting cleaner any time soon under current government policies, according to a new report […]
Continue readingMaternal and perinatal death report raises concerns
A recent report on maternal and perinatal deaths has raised some tough questions about maternal care in New Zealand. The […]
Continue readingNation-wide prostate cancer screening rejected
The health select committee has advised the government not to implement a national prostate cancer screening programme, but instead promote […]
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