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obesity

Sugar, diet and obesity – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 29 August 201611 April 2018

Kiwi scientists have been featured prominently in the media over the weekend discussing healthy diets and the role of sugar […]

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Sunday feature on obesity and type 2 diabetes – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 15 August 201615 August 2016

TVNZ’s Sunday programme turned the floodlights on obesity this weekend, with a 15-minute segment on obesity and type 2 diabetes. Auckland-based […]

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Obesity link significant find – Tony Merriman and Dave Grattan

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 28 July 201611 April 2018

Writing in the Otago Daily Times, University of Otago Professors Tony Merriman and Dave Grattan discuss the significance of new researching finding […]

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Gene linked to obesity – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 27 July 201603 May 2017

Research published this week has found one of the strongest genetic links to obesity, with carriers having a 35 per […]

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Obesity-linked gene discovered in Samoa – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 July 201603 May 2017

Researchers studying obesity in Samoa have found a unique genetic variant that boosts fat storage and increases obesity risk in […]

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Diabetes goes under the knife – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 May 201603 May 2017

New guidelines recommend surgical treatment for obese patients with type 2 diabetes, but researchers say New Zealand lacks the resources […]

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Low-carb, high fat diet advice questioned – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 May 201625 May 2016

 Experts are questioning the findings of a new report from UK health charities that has called for an overhaul of […]

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Academics push for sugary drinks tax – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 04 April 201603 May 2017

In open letter published this weekend, public health researchers are calling on the Government to introduce a tax on sugary […]

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Should NZ copy the UK sugar tax? – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 March 201603 May 2017

The UK have announced plans to introduce a tax on sugary drinks. Should New Zealand follow suit? In the newly […]

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Health Star Rating labels – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 March 201603 May 2017

The Government has this week launched the public awareness campaign for the new Health Star Rating front-of-pack labelling, aiming to […]

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