While some New Zealanders are happy to continue staying in Alert Level 4 isolation, others are eagerly anticipating new freedoms […]
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COVID-19 and immunity – Expert Reaction
People who become infected with COVID-19 have to fight the disease off with their own immune system. However once the […]
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Red and processed meat and health – Expert Reaction
In a series of reviews, international researchers say there are very few health benefits to cutting your consumption of red and […]
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Health Star Rating review – Expert Reaction
The first five year review of the Health Star Rating system has been completed, with a series of recommendations for […]
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Fibre lowers chronic diseases risk – Expert Reaction
An Otago-led systematic review published in The Lancet finds people with a diet high in fibre and whole grains have lower rates of […]
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Vitamin D supplementation – Expert Reaction
Vitamin D supplements have long been recommended as a preventative or treatment for osteoporosis, but a study led by a […]
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Report calls for mandatory folic acid fortification in bread – Expert reaction
A joint report commissioned by the Ministry of Health has found compelling evidence that the benefits of adding folic acid […]
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Sugar labelling options for food packaging – Expert Reaction
The Trans-Tasman body responsible for food regulation policy is asking for public feedback on possible labelling rules for sugars on packaged foods […]
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Health, environment impacts of meat consumption – Expert reaction
Lately, people have been up-in-arms about a meat-free burger, but is a plant-based diet the way to a healthier body […]
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Cochrane review on omega-3 fats – Expert Reaction
A Cochrane review, examining results from 79 randomised trials, has found strong evidence that taking long-chain omega-3 supplements such as fish oil […]
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