Health
Lifetime effects of poverty take toll in older age
Childhood disadvantage is directly related to levels of physical, mental and social health in older age, according to new research from Massey University.
Nov 5, 2019
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Health
Global alcohol marketing treaty could reduce drinking harm
A Massey University researcher is calling for an international convention to control alcohol marketing similar to the one that has been used to help reduce tobacco harm worldwide. As the global alcohol industry relies on ...
Oct 21, 2019
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Medications
Methamphetamine prices drop to record low
The price of a gram of methamphetamine has dropped to record lows in three North Island regions, while many South Island regions are also reporting substantial declines in prices for the drug.
Oct 10, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Perceived workload contributes to cabin crew fatigue
New research from Massey University's Sleep/Wake Research Centre shows that airline cabin crew who perceive they have higher workloads also feel more sleepy and fatigued, and perform more poorly on a reaction time test conducted ...
Sep 11, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Lifetime effects of poverty take toll in older age
Childhood disadvantage is directly related to levels of physical, mental and social health in older age, according to new research from Massey University.
Aug 15, 2019
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Health
Supporting farming families during times of stress
It is well documented that farmers have high suicide rates and levels of depression, and there is a connection between the economy, financial stress and mental illness within farming communities.
Jun 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Understanding the high suicide rate in the building sector
More support for mental health interventions and education initiatives aimed at suicide prevention in the building industry is needed, says Andy Walmsley, a clinical psychology doctoral student based in Massey's School of ...
Jun 11, 2019
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Medical research
Study looks at app for parents of premature babies
Being a new parent of a newborn admitted to a neonatal unit is stressful and challenging. A mobile health app designed to inform and support parents with babies in neonatal care is the focus of a Massey University clinical ...
Jun 7, 2019
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Health
Managers crucial to stamping out bullying in nursing
A new research report from Massey University's Healthy Work Group has outlined the management competencies needed to both prevent and manage workplace bullying in the nursing sector.
May 10, 2019
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Health
Breathing new life into respiratory support
New research from Massey University's College of Health has shed light on how an emerging therapy for respiratory support works—something that could benefit patients with obstructive sleep apnoea, chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
May 6, 2019
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