The discovery of avian flu-infected birds in UK and Dutch poultry farms has authorities scrambling to contain the disease. This week, […]
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Plain packaging accepted over time – expert responds
While some smokers may oppose plain packaging on cigarettes, many come to accept and even support such initiatives after they are implemented, […]
Continue readingEbola becoming airborne – experts respond
Media coverage around the continuing Ebola outbreak has questioned whether or not the virus could in future change its mode […]
Continue readingFirst case of Ebola in United States – experts respond
The first imported case of Ebola in the US has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
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Election 2014 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
Continue readingEbola screening at NZ airports – experts respond
Screening of at-risk passengers will begin at airports as part of increased efforts to prevent Ebola reaching New Zealand undetected, […]
Continue readingWHO meeting to address growing Ebola outbreak
As the number of cases of Ebola in West Africa continues to rise, the World Health Organization (WHO) plans to hold a two-day […]
Continue readingHealth Star Rating food labelling – experts respond
A new voluntary food labelling system aims to give Australian and New Zealand consumers greater insight in the nutritional value […]
Continue readingGrowing Up in NZ report – in the news
The latest report from the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study, ‘Now We Are Two‘, has delved deep into […]
Continue reading$78 million in HRC funding for New Zealand’s health
A total of $78 million is being invested into the health of New Zealanders through the government’s funding body, the […]
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