New Zealand’s youth suicide rate, while declining, is still one of the highest in the developed world, according to a […]
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Obesity crisis looms for kiwis – NZMJ
Health professionals have called on the government to halt New Zealand’s growing obesity problem, saying it will cost the healthcare […]
Continue readingLong working hours linked to drinking problems
People who work long hours are more likely to have drinking problems involving alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence, according a […]
Continue readingNation-wide prostate cancer screening rejected
The health select committee has advised the government not to implement a national prostate cancer screening programme, but instead promote […]
Continue readingSalt – how much is too much?
Writer Kate Fraser investigates the health effects of salt and what we are doing to mitigate them. An excerpt (from […]
Continue readingEarly start needed to tackle obesity
Sir Peter Gluckman and several colleagues have called for policy makers to take a long view of the causes of […]
Continue readingNew Zealand’s diabetes ‘epidemic’
New research has revealed New Zealand has one of the highest rates of diabetes among developed countries, drawing attention to […]
Continue readingImproving Clinical Trials Report – Experts Respond
Today the Health Select Committee released the final report of its ‘Inquiry into improving New Zealand’s environment to support innovation […]
Continue readingFURTHER UPDATE: European E. coli outbreak — experts respond
The outbreak of Escheria coli infection in Germany appears to be worse than anticipated, with health experts suspecting that current […]
Continue readingAdolescent Health Report Sparks National Discussion
A comprehensive government report on adolescent health has highlighted the extent of difficulties faced by New Zealand youth, drawing national […]
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