News & Events
Nutrition policy favours food industry - not public health
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
The national nutrition policy formulated by Labour and National-led Governments favours the food industry over public health according to new research from the University of Otago, Wellington.
Emerging influenza viruses in animals still a threat to human health
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
A top international influenza researcher, educated at the University of Otago, warns that public health officials responsible for the surveillance of influenza viruses should not be complacent about the development of new viruses that may spread from the animal world to humans.
Vitamin C may enhance radiation therapy for aggressive brain tumours
Friday, 17 February 2012
Recent research by the University of Otago, Wellington has shown that giving brain cancer cells high dose vitamin C makes them much more susceptible to radiation therapy.
Setting a good example? Smoking amongst key occupational groups
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
A new study published by researchers from University of Otago, Wellington has found that smoking rates have declined rapidly amongst many occupational groups over the last 25 years.
Alarming increase in serious infectious diseases in NZ
Monday, 20 February 2012
Admissions to New Zealand hospitals from infectious diseases have jumped dramatically over the last two decades according to just published research from the University of Otago, Wellington.
Calories, not protein or carbs, are key to weight loss for people with diabetes
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Overweight or obese people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to reduce weight if they focus on cutting back on total calorie intake, rather than specific high protein/high carbohydrate diets according to a new study from the University of Otago, Wellington.
Food safety regulation of poultry cuts levels of paralysis
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
A recent large decrease in campylobacter infection from fresh poultry in New Zealand has also resulted in a significant drop in a neurological condition which can result in paralysis or death.
Outcomes of Injury in New Zealand
Friday, 24 February 2012
at 11:30am
- Small Lecture Theatre Level D University of Otago Wellington 23A Mein St, Newtown Wellington
Dr Sarah Derrett talking about outcomes of injury in New Zealand