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‘Very hot’ drinks probably cause cancer, coffee redeemed – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 June 201615 August 2018

The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has found no conclusive evidence that coffee causes cancer but that drinking very hot […]

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IARC review on red & processed meat – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 28 October 201528 October 2015

The release of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)’s review of meat and cancer risk has  dominated the […]

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Siouxsie Wiles on the future of science

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 06 August 201506 August 2015

In her regular science slot, Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks on Radio New Zealand’s Nine to Noon about the special ‘Future […]

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Young fatherhood and midlife death – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 August 201528 March 2016

Becoming a dad before the age of 25 is linked to a heightened risk of dying early in middle age, […]

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Peanuts linked to lower heart disease deaths – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 March 201505 March 2015

Eating more peanuts is associated with a reduced risk of early death, especially from heart disease, according to a new […]

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Ebola becoming airborne – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 October 201428 March 2016

Media coverage around the continuing Ebola outbreak has questioned whether or not the virus could in future change its mode […]

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First case of Ebola in United States – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 October 201428 March 2016

The first imported case of Ebola in the US has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

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Ebola screening at NZ airports – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 11 August 201428 March 2016

Screening of at-risk passengers will begin at airports as part of increased efforts to prevent Ebola reaching New Zealand undetected, […]

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WHO meeting to address growing Ebola outbreak

In the News  |  Published: 06 August 201428 March 2016

As the number of cases of Ebola in West Africa continues to rise, the World Health Organization (WHO) plans to hold a two-day […]

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Marrying your cousin increases birth defect risk, but only slightly

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 July 201328 March 2016

New research published today in The Lancet confirms that the two main factors associated with an increased risk of babies […]

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