Addiction
Wastewater study flushes out drug habits
In the first wastewater study of drug use in New Zealand, methamphetamine was the most commonly detected illegal drug in Auckland.
Mar 13, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ebola linked to habitat destruction
A Massey University veterinary scientist has co-authored research suggesting that Ebola virus emergence is linked to the clearing of animal habitat through deforestation in West and Central Africa.
Feb 20, 2017
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Health
Drinking in moderation - is it good for you?
Moderate drinking is commonly assumed to be good for your health, but new research from Massey University's College of Health shows this might not be the case.
Jan 31, 2017
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Other
Earthquake experiences of visually impaired documented
Recent earthquakes in the lower North and upper South Islands have been a stark reminder of the challenges residents confronted during the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010/2011.
Jan 23, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does a brush with death affect sleep?
A Massey University psychologist is seeking participants for a study on people who have had a brush with death to find out how the experience has affected their sleep.
Nov 8, 2016
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Health
Profiting from the harm caused by alcohol
New research from the International Alcohol Control study, coordinated by Massey University, demonstrates the extent to which the alcohol industry relies on harmful use of alcohol to make money.
Oct 31, 2016
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Health
Could flavoured vaping help battle obesity?
Vaping electronic cigarettes with flavoured liquids could help with weight control, according to a new paper co-authored by two Massey University College of Health researchers.
Oct 26, 2016
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Health
Putting the balance back into aging lives
Increased frailty in the elderly means a higher risk of falls, fractures, lack of independence and an overall decreased quality of life. Now a new study from Massey University's School of Sport and Exercise has highlighted ...
Sep 30, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Study to help youth with cancer on the cards
'Are you wearing a wig?' is the kind of question that a young person with cancer might be asked. Whether it makes them feel embarrassed or supported depends on how it is delivered and interpreted.
Sep 7, 2016
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Medical research
Combining knowledge on how the large intestine moves
In the last decade there have been significant advances in understanding how our intestines move and pump food and dispose of waste, thanks to the development of new techniques to analyse the motion of the intestine. Now, ...
Sep 1, 2016
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