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NEEDNT food list receives nationwide attention
The publication of a list of non-essential, energy-dense, nutritionally deficient (NEEDNT) foods, has received blanket media coverage across New Zealand, […]
Continue readingNEEDNT food list targets obese patient’s diet
When it comes to healthy food, consumers are often at the mercy of misleading dietary claims from manufacturers. Now researchers […]
Continue readingRising rates of infectious disease a national concern
The publication of hospital data showing a dramatic rise in infectious disease admissions, particularity among Maori, Pacific Islanders and those […]
Continue readingInfectious disease increases highlight inequality
An extensive analysis of New Zealand hospital records has found that admissions for serious infectious diseases increased 51 per cent […]
Continue readingCannabis use doubles chances of vehicle crash
New research has found that drivers who consume cannabis within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to […]
Continue readingIs sugar as toxic as alcohol?
In a ‘provocative’ commentary article, several scientists have called for sugar to be regulated as a harmful substance like alcohol […]
Continue readingEasy-to-understand nutrition info gets green light from researchers
As New Zealand policy-makers examine ways to help consumers make healthy food choices, a new Otago study has shown that […]
Continue readingThe Depressing truth about overtime
The odds of a major depressive episode are more than double for those working 11 or more hours a day […]
Continue readingSmokers are more hazardous drinkers – NZMJ study
New research published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal has highlighted the link between unhealthy behaviours like drinking and […]
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