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Movement breaks reduce health risks
Those of us who sit at a desk for most of the day know the importance of taking a break, but new University of Otago – Ō...
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New Zealand behind comparable countries in combatting obesity
Several EDOR researchers have contributed to a Nature paper which analysed global trends in obesity over several decades...
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Mothers bear brunt of food insecurity – study shows
Mothers from households which don’t have enough food are going to great lengths to ensure their infants are fed well, of...
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EDOR features at international sleep conference
EDOR sleep researchers recognised at top paediatric sleep conference in Florence, Italy.
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Delivering diabetes freedom
University of Otago researchers are leading a revolution in treatment for type 1 diabetes – helping people with the auto...
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Dietary fibre trending - when social media and science align
EDOR Co-Director Associate Prof Andrew Reynolds discusses how science and influencers are on the same page about fibre.
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Taking their research to the people
What do penguins, cell phones, ignorance and politics all have in common?
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"The best diet is the one that works for you"
EDOR researchers contribute to an Australian article (republished in Stuff) on how to lose weight and improve your healt...
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Otago experts propose fibre as first new essential nutrient in 50 years
EDOR nutrition experts are calling for dietary fibre to be officially recognised internationally as an essential nutrien...
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EDOR researcher starts international collaboration
Dr Lisa Daniels attended the first meeting of a 5-year international collaboration for optimising human milk intake rese...
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Lifestyle support needed with weight-loss drugs
Professor Jim Mann outlines the implications for New Zealand of the new WHO guidelines on weight-loss drugs.
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Focusing solely on ultra-processed foods misses important dietary advice
Professor Jim Mann explains why focusing solely on ultraprocessed foods may not prevent some nutrition-related diseases.