Crawling important step in development of risk perception
Monday 2 August 2021
The more crawling experience a baby has, the more likely they are to avoid falling into water, a University of Otago study shows.
Study recommends better sun protection for young rowers during competition
Friday 30 July 2021
High school rowing uniforms should include sun protective headwear and sunglasses to better shield rowers from the harmful effects of the sun, a University of Otago study recommends.
Study strengthens argument postpartum depression different to major depression
Tuesday 27 July 2021
Women with postpartum depression experience smell differently to other women, a University of Otago study has found.
$1.74 million for Otago feasibility studies
Friday 11 June 2021
Dr Joanne Choi’s research will fill holes – in the market and in children’s teeth.
Study tracks antidepressant use during pregnancy
Wednesday 19 May 2021
Almost half of New Zealand women who take antidepressants in the months before getting pregnant, stop during their pregnancy, a new University of Otago study shows.
Cuddles, bubbles and excellent health care
Wednesday 19 May 2021
Organised by Otago Medical School students, the Teddy Bear Hospital involved dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and nursing students.
New Zealand housing lacking basic amenities, new report finds
Thursday 13 May 2021
Five per cent of New Zealand houses lack at least one of six basic amenities including drinkable tap water, electricity, a toilet, and a kitchen sink, a new report from the He Kāinga Oranga Housing and Health Research Programme at the University of Otago, Wellington has found.
