New Zealand reveals first-ever rabies death
New Zealand revealed its first-ever rabies case Thursday, saying the viral disease had killed a patient who caught it abroad but there was no risk to the public.
Mar 30, 2023
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New Zealand revealed its first-ever rabies case Thursday, saying the viral disease had killed a patient who caught it abroad but there was no risk to the public.
Mar 30, 2023
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It is almost impossible nowadays to listen to the radio, watch TV or scroll through social media without being exposed to an advertisement telling us that all we need for a little happiness and love is a sugary drink or a ...
Mar 29, 2023
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Following the deaths of two infants, doctors and scientists worry New Zealand's whooping cough epidemic could be the worst in years.
Mar 29, 2023
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Vaping regularly makes headlines, with some campaigning to make e-cigarettes more available to help smokers quit, while others are keen to see vaping products banned, citing dangers, especially for teens.
Mar 21, 2023
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The controversial 2021 decision by the government drug-buying agency Pharmac to prioritize Māori and Pacific patients in its funding of two game-changing new diabetes drugs appears to have paid off.
Mar 20, 2023
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Sleep disruption is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for children, according to a study published online March 15 in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 15, 2023
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Work contributes to at least a quarter of all fatal injuries in Aotearoa (New Zealand)—substantially more than what official records show, University of Otago-led research reveals.
Mar 9, 2023
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When Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand in February, it left a trail of destruction across the North Island. At least 11 people died, and more than 10,000 were displaced. Bridges were washed out (35 in the Hastings district ...
Mar 8, 2023
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If you used or lurked on Twitter in March 2020, chances are you saw, or even shared, an animated GIF illustrating how our actions could help "flatten" the COVID-19 "curve." The teal and orange GIF toggled between two scenarios. ...
Feb 28, 2023
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February 28 marks three years since COVID was first reported in Aotearoa New Zealand. Since then there have been major advances in our understanding of this infection and the tools and strategies to combat it.
Feb 27, 2023
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