Breadcrumbs List.
Health and medicine
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HRC funding for two Faculty of Science projects
30 June 2020
Two science research projects have been awarded more than $2.5 million from the Health Research Council’s Project and Programmes funding rounds for 2020.
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The health system review ignores what really shapes our well-being
30 June 2020
Opinion: Something very big is missing from the proposed overhaul of our health system, writes Professor Boyd Swinburn.
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Kaumātua central to major Māori health project
30 June 2020
A commitment to identifying the best wellbeing support for older Māori into the future is the focus of a new University of Auckland project.
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Research to lift outcomes for more than one in 10 NZ births gains funding
30 June 2020
Liggins researcher awarded $1.4m to investigate treatment for mothers with planned caesareans.
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Medical and health researchers awarded more than $19m
30 June 2020
Health Research Council grants will enable University of Auckland researchers to work on ground-breaking research to support the health and well-being of New Zealanders.
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Cathy Stinear's seven tips to keep your mind sharp
25 June 2020
Your brain is the most precious organ in your body. Unlike other vital organs, it can’t be repaired or replaced if it becomes diseased or wears out. But Professor Cathy Stinear says there are ways to keep it sharp.
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Ashley Bloomfield: questions and answers
25 June 2020
University of Auckland alumnus Dr Ashley Bloomfield has become a household name for his work in helping 'crush the curve'.
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Toothpaste created by chemistry student a winner
24 June 2020
There are key aspects of formulating a new toothpaste that are challenging for the novice chemist - the correct amount of foaming and that all-important fresh after-taste are two that are difficult to get just right.
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Health review leaves Pasifika out in the cold
23 June 2020
Opinion: Failure to address needs of Pacific people in the health and disability sector review is the final report's most important omission, writes Collin Tukuitonga.
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National food strategy needed to fix obesity epidemic
22 June 2020
A report led by public health researchers finds that the Government has made little progress on healthy food policies.
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Kris Vette: with Covid-19, let's focus on science
19 June 2020
Opinion: Kris Vette has dealt with challenges caused by a pandemic before. He says the problem with the Covid-19 pandemic is that we haven’t learnt many lessons from the past.
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Potential breakthrough for eating disorder sufferers
18 June 2020
Anorexia and other eating disorders may be linked to a nervous system experiencing inflammation caused by stress, according to an international review co-authored by a University of Auckland researcher.