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Same-gender sexual orientation “throughout New Zealand society”

15 November 2019

The country’s first-ever major sexual health survey shows that some degree of same-gender sexual orientation exists throughout Aotearoa New Zealand society, and is more common among women than men, says a University of Auckland expert.
Finding our way out of ‘quick and dirty’ social media

12 November 2019

Opinion: An NZ study reports social media has little impact on well-being. But Samantha Marsh questions the claim and argues mental health effects are still uncertain.
Finally, some good news about pancreatic cancer

8 November 2019

Opinion: November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Professor John Windsor talks about this aggressive disease and the latest research making a big difference.
Cutting-edge medical and health research awarded $6.5m

7 November 2019

How supposedly colourblind octopuses are expert at camouflage and a circadian clock in the eye are just two of seven projects within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences to attract funding from Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden.
University of Auckland welcomes Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden

5 November 2019

Some of the challenges New Zealand faces in health, environment, culture, science, and engineering will be addressed thanks to nearly $22 million awarded to the University of Auckland from the Marsden fund.
Drug for bone health reduces cancer, heart disease in older women

2 November 2019

A drug used to treat osteoporosis and bone loss also appears to protect against heart disease and cancer, a major New Zealand study has shown.
Meet Auckland's 40 highest (and young) achievers

1 November 2019

The University of Auckland’s 40 under 40 list - class of 2019 - celebrates exceptional alumni who are making a significant contribution to their field or community while aged in their 20s and 30s.
Dr Rajshri Roy: young people live in an obesity promoting environment

1 November 2019

Dr Rajshri Roy is investigating how to improve the nutritional quality of meals around the campus as part of her overall research into the diets of young people.
Why are Pacific patients not getting much-needed bariatric surgery?

31 October 2019

Pacific peoples in New Zealand have the highest drop-out rate for weight loss surgery despite being the most affected by obesity-related health conditions.
Become an adult university student for a week

31 October 2019

The University of Auckland is once again hosting the popular Spring Week lecture series which gives the public access to talks by our leading researchers.
Curbing sugar intake needs to start at the top of the food chain

31 October 2019

As trick-or-treating children anticipated their Halloween haul, scientists, dentists, doctors and the beverage industry met to discuss the impact sugar has on New Zealanders’ health.
$1m e-scooter bill in need of serious fix

29 October 2019

E-scooter users are sustaining serious, costly injuries. We need rules now to protect riders and ensure companies contribute to health care costs, writes Colleen Bergin.

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