There's no conclusive evidence that nitrate in drinking water causes adverse birth outcomes such as preterm birth or birth defects, according to a review for the government by the Liggins Institute at the University of Auckland.
Nov 19, 2021
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Miscarriage at any point during the first 6 months of pregnancy should be formally recognised as a bereavement, rather than an illness, as is currently the case in the UK, argues psychiatrist Nathan Hodson in correspondence ...
Nov 15, 2021
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New data from The University of Queensland reveals just 51 percent of Australians plan to travel overseas now that international borders are open.
Nov 9, 2021
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Poor mental health is almost three times more prevalent among people in New Zealand who experienced four or more "adverse childhood events" compared with people who experienced none, the research suggests.
Nov 8, 2021
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Nitrate contamination of drinking water could cause up to 100 cases of bowel cancer in New Zealand every year, leading to 40 deaths, New Zealand research has estimated.
Nov 8, 2021
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Children in Aotearoa New Zealand have displayed strength in the face of adversity according to the world's largest survey looking at the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on children's health, wellbeing and education. The ...
Nov 4, 2021
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Over 28 million more years of life were lost than expected in 2020 in 31 upper-middle and high-income countries, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Nov 3, 2021
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Doctors are under increased pressure today—with hospitals and health settings under strain, extra COVID safety protocols in place, and patients fraught with worry.
Nov 3, 2021
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A team of researchers from Samoa, New Zealand and the U.S. has found that the leaves of the Samoan tree, matalafi, are as good at relieving inflammation as ibuprofen. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National ...
With the world poised to hit more than five million people officially dead from the coronavirus, experts tell AFP the pandemic's future path will depend greatly on vaccinations.
Nov 1, 2021
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