22 Mar 2024
Not just a headache: migraine causing significant disability
More than a quarter of people who live with migraine disease say the condition h...
06 Mar 2024
Better regulation could reduce deaths, injuries at home, researchers say
New regulations for private rental properties are needed to reduce injuries from...
27 Feb 2024
Repeal of smokefree laws means thousands will die, researchers warn
The repeal of Aotearoa’s world-leading smokefree legislation means thousands of...
31 Jan 2024
Pacific nations tax unhealthy foods to tackle NCD crisis
Pacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as...
15 Dec 2023
COVID-19 contact tracing lessons could be applied to STIs, researcher says
A centralised contact tracing system for sexually transmitted infections, suitab...
16 Nov 2023
Study highlights discrimination of mental health patients due to clinician bias
A survey, carried out by University of Otago researchers, reveals a significant...
02 Nov 2023
Otago 2023 Marsden recipients announced
Established and emerging Otago researchers have won prestigious research funding...
27 Oct 2023
Fellowships awarded to five Otago researchers
Five University of Otago researchers are being celebrated with Royal Society Te...
26 Oct 2023
Early career researchers committed to making a difference
Areas ranging from pain management to the rise of pseudolaw are the focus for th...
25 Oct 2023
Strong public support for alcohol policy action
There is considerable support from New Zealanders for government to take policy...
20 Oct 2023
WWI study reveals true toll on Kiwi soldiers’ health
New Zealand soldiers serving in the First World War endured much higher rates of...
06 Oct 2023
Minimising harms from COVID‑19 and other respiratory infections
Aotearoa New Zealand should implement a comprehensive respiratory infectious dis...
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