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Five of a kind: medical degrees run in this family

16 December 2020

Miriam Karalus, 32, is the fifth sibling from one family to graduate from the University of Auckland’s medical school.
Stronger rules needed for unhealthy food ads

15 December 2020

Opinion: Two new studies expose the failure of NZ’s advertising industry regulator to stop children being targeted for junk food, write Fiona Sing and Bruce Kidd.
How whānau coped with lockdown bereavements

15 December 2020

A $1 million study will investigate the end-of-life experiences of 26 Māori whānau who had someone in their ‘bubble’ die during Covid-19 lockdowns.
Don't let psychogenic illness undermine the Covid vaccine: An open letter to journalists

10 December 2020

Opinion: Robert Bartholomew and Kate MacKrill explain the best strategy to counter the threat of psychogenic illness.
Improving outcomes for children with cancer

7 December 2020

Contributing to the “10,000-piece puzzle” of improving cancer outcomes in New Zealand is the Precision Paediatric Cancer Project, led by paediatric haematologist-oncologist Dr Andy Wood.
Tangling with Trump: scientist as activist

2 December 2020

Eric Topol blew the whistle as Donald Trump undermined the U.S. Covid-19 response. The American heart doctor and University of Auckland visiting professor turned “full activist”.
Digital help for lung cancer patients

26 November 2020

Opinion: In Lung Cancer Awareness Month Kelly Burrowes explains how creating a computer-based replica of a person could help treat NZ’s biggest cancer killer.
How to get more Kiwis into clinical trials

26 November 2020

A new study will explore how to get more New Zealanders into clinical trials, especially rural people, Māori and Pasifika.
Supermarket stars make our food better

23 November 2020

Star ratings on food packaging help shoppers choose nutritious food. Stars also spur manufacturers to make healthier products, a study shows.
Covid-19 lockdowns took toll on our diets

18 November 2020

Most people consumed more unhealthy snacks and drinks during New Zealand lockdowns, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Auckland.
Report reveals unique insight into NZ eight-year-olds

10 November 2020

The latest report from the Growing up in New Zealand researchers looks at the country's eight-year-olds.
The link between Covid and Parkinson’s

10 November 2020

Opinion: Victor Dieriks examines concerns that the rapid onset of Parkinson's disease motor symptoms after Covid-19 infection suggests a causal link.

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