Health
New Zealand aims for zero smokers in a generation. Could the plan work elsewhere?
Nearly all countries agree: Smoking is bad, and getting people to kick the habit is a worthy public health goal.
Dec 30, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New Zealand announces measures to keep out omicron variant
New Zealand will shorten the gap between second COVID-19 vaccine doses and boosters and push back the phased reopening of its borders in measures announced Tuesday to keep the omicron variant at bay.
Dec 21, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study confirms COVID-19 PCR saliva test at least as accurate as nasal swabs
A paper published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal confirms the covidSHIELD PCR saliva test developed by the University of Illinois is a reliable option for detecting COVID-19.
Dec 20, 2021
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Health
New Zealand's plan to end smoking: A lifetime ban for youth
New Zealand's government believes it has come up with a unique plan to end tobacco smoking—a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger.
Dec 9, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cook Islands reports first case of Covid-19
The Cook Islands on Saturday recorded its first case of Covid-19 since the pandemic began, as the South Pacific country edges toward reopening its borders to tourists.
Dec 4, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Auckland reopens as New Zealand tries new virus approach
Bars, restaurants and gyms reopened in Auckland on Friday as the last major parts of a lockdown that lasted more than 100 days ended.
Dec 3, 2021
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Medications
Program may have helped prevent five babies from developing cerebral palsy
A new study from SAHMRI and the University of Adelaide has found the number of children being born with cerebral palsy (CP) each year across Australia and New Zealand could be cut by more than 20, if hospitals improve their ...
Nov 30, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New variant not stopping New Zealand's reopening plans
The emergence of the omicron variant hasn't changed New Zealand's plans to ease restrictions in Auckland and move the nation into a new, more open phase of its pandemic response, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday.
Nov 29, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Repeated concussions in professional rugby players associated with poor mental health post retirement
Former professional rugby players are more likely to show signs of depression, anxiety and irritability compared to amateur rugby players and non-contact athletes, according to new research led by Durham University.
Nov 24, 2021
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Auckland lockdown to end as New Zealand tries new virus tack
Bars, restaurants and gyms can reopen in Auckland from early December but customers will be required to show proof they've been fully vaccinated, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday.
Nov 22, 2021
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