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Viagra trial in pregnant women may save underweight babies
Growth restriction in utero is a potentially serious pregnancy complication with no current treatment options. Around the world, researchers are […]
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Exposure to beneficial bacteria before and after birth may lower a child’s risk of developing allergies and eczema. Wellington and […]
Continue readingMeeting has obesity in the crosshairs
Experts gathering in Auckland this week have one health concern firmly in their sights: Australasia’s obesity epidemic. The Australia and […]
Continue readingFirst steps towards ‘The Pill’ for men – experts respond
New research has shown a promising avenue for creating a male version of ‘The Pill’, but independent experts caution that […]
Continue reading‘No safe limit’ – experts respond to alcohol during pregnancy research
New research suggests low and moderate drinking in early pregnancy is not associated with adverse neuropsychological effects in children, but […]
Continue readingMany perinatal and maternal deaths avoidable – report
A new report reviewing the leading causes of death among mothers and children in New Zealand has highlighted maternal suicide […]
Continue readingExperts respond: asthma and exposure to magnetic fields
A new study has suggested that exposure to magnetic fields during pregnancy may be linked to asthma in children. However, […]
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 readingSleep & stillbirth study draws media attention
The publication of a New Zealand study examining the link between sleep habits and stillbirth in pregnancy has received strong […]
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