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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...
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...
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...
EDOR features at international sleep conference
EDOR sleep researchers recognised at top paediatric sleep conference in Florence, Italy.
Delivering diabetes freedom
University of Otago researchers are leading a revolution in treatment for type 1 diabetes – helping people with the auto...
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.
Taking their research to the people
What do penguins, cell phones, ignorance and politics all have in common?
"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...
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...
EDOR researcher starts international collaboration
Dr Lisa Daniels attended the first meeting of a 5-year international collaboration for optimising human milk intake rese...
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.
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.
