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Poor sleep habits have been linked with teen weight gain in a new study, but the findings only seem to […]
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A Norwegian economist has questioned the findings of a highly publicised New Zealand study which found a causal link between […]
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Heavy cannabis use during the teenage years may not be directly responsible for lower IQ, says a researcher questioning the […]
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A comprehensive government report on adolescent health has highlighted the extent of difficulties faced by New Zealand youth, drawing national […]
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The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, today released a comprehensive report on the health and social issues […]
Continue readingColin James on evidence-based policy
Writing his final column for the Dominion Post, Colin James examines some recent and upcoming situations that highlight a potential […]
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