Breadcrumbs List.
Health and medicine
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Don’t underestimate Covid in children
28 July 2021
Opinion: We shouldn’t rush to vaccinate children from Covid-19, says Jin Russell and Amanda Kvalsvig. They need protection, but there is much we still don't know.
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University of Auckland pledges more openness on animal research
27 July 2021
The University of Auckland has signed up to a New Zealand agreement pledging openness on the use of animals in research and teaching.
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Disabled people face elevated levels of violence, abuse, research shows
22 July 2021
Disabled people face higher rates of violence and abuse than the rest of the population, University of Auckland research shows.
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Pregnant New Zealand women need mental health support
19 July 2021
The first-ever study to look at anti-depressant use and symptoms of depression in pregnant New Zealand women has identified unmet need for antenatal mental health support.
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‘Freedom’ in the UK a reckless decision for us all
19 July 2021
Opinion: Lifting Covid restrictions in the UK means short-term freedom there, but will extend the long-term sentence for the world, writes Helen Petousis-Harris.
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'I'm really grateful': FMHS helps bring cancer therapy to New Zealand
15 July 2021
A year ago, May Leaoseve couldn't lift a water bottle. But now she's so much better, and celebrating the launch of a new cancer treatment.
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Families of babies born with severe heart defects will tell their stories
13 July 2021
Liggins Institute researchers will travel the country to listen to families whose babies were born with severe and sometimes fatal heart defects.
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The disadvantage passed down through generations
10 July 2021
Opinion: Felicia Low explains why we need a population-based approach to help alleviate stress in pregnant women - especially those of lower socioeconomic status.
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Aotearoa's surging rates of dementia can be limited
9 July 2021
Aotearoa’s surging rates of dementia can be limited by targeting risk factors that vary across ethnic groups.
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Siouxsie Wiles wins 'critic and conscience' award
9 July 2021
Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles won a $50,000 prize for serving as a critic and conscience of society.
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Babies not meeting infant feeding guidelines may be at greater risk for childhood obesity
7 July 2021
The latest research from Growing Up in New Zealand reveals the link between childhood obesity and infant feeding guidelines.
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Baby science: Australia backs Liggins Institute caesarean study
5 July 2021
An innovative New Zealand study to help babies born by planned caesarean section won endorsement and support from Australia's government.