06 Oct 2023
Minimising harms from COVID‑19 and other respiratory infections
Aotearoa New Zealand should implement a comprehensive respiratory infectious dis...
02 Oct 2023
Action on alcohol produces significant health gains, modelling shows
Increasing taxes on alcohol, reducing its availability and banning alcohol marke...
29 Sep 2023
New Zealand teens’ physical activity: what can it tell us about staying active for longer?
The level of physical activity among young people in New Zealand varies widely b...
28 Sep 2023
Two pandemics more than 100 years apart – comparison reveals best strategies for the future
A vigorous elimination strategy should be considered and equity needs to be top...
22 Sep 2023
A sound junkie working for the public good
Department of Public Health epidemiologist Associate Professor Amanda Kvalsvig h...
19 Sep 2023
Otago researchers rewarded for excellence
The breadth and strengths of University of Otago research is evident in this yea...
21 Jul 2023
Vaping regulations failing children and young people – research letter
As the number of vape retailers in Aotearoa continues to grow – there are now mo...
07 Jul 2023
Kids spending one-third of after-school time on screens, study finds
Regulations are urgently needed to protect children from harm in the unregulated...
04 Jul 2023
HRC grants $51 million to Otago researchers
Otago researchers have received a significant $51 million funding boost from the...
12 Jun 2023
Promoting physical activity in young adults
Encouraging adolescents to develop good physical activity behaviours is the focu...
25 May 2023
Why high school kids are saying ‘yeah, nah’ to alcohol
Striking differences in the way high school students socialise may be one of the...
10 Mar 2023
Cloak of protection against infectious diseases needed for schools
A group of health and education experts have published seven key goals in a miss...
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