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Prevention better than a cure for colorectal cancer
EDOR researchers and a leading international microbiome expert collaborate to help prevent colorectal cancer.
Science podcast on sugar features EDOR research
A science podcast, featuring EDOR Co-Director Professor Jim Mann, looks at the evidence on sugar and its effect on healt...
Improving footcare services for people with diabetes
EDOR Co-Director Professor Sir Jim Mann wants action to prevent the need for lower limb amputations in people with diabe...
Are cheese and crackers a healthy lunchbox snack?
EDOR's research dietitians and nutritionists offer expert advice about healthy lunchbox options for children.
Study puts youth bedtime routines under spotlight
Sleep guidelines suggest no screens, no exercise, and no food in the hour before bed, but how many young people follow t...
Otago celebrates research excellence
The creativity, dedication and impact of University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have been recognised in...
How to read food labels
The NZ Herald asked EDOR researcher Andrew Reynolds what to look for when reading nutritional labels on packaged foods.
EDOR asked for nutrition tips when travelling with children
EDOR dietitian Dr Rosie Jackson has contributed nutrition advice for an international article on travelling with childre...
Every step counts – how much walking will reduce your health risk
Professor Jim Mann speaks with 1News about why 7000 steps per day can provide many health benefits.
Urgent need to restrict unhealthy marketing: Study
University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers are calling for restrictions on unhealthy food, alcohol, and gamb...
Fulbright recipient has big plans
Otago Fulbright recipient Cam Young can’t wait to have his life changed forever by his upcoming year in the United State...
Barbie with type 1 diabetes will help increase acceptance
A Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes will help increase understanding of New Zealanders living with this condition.
Are weight loss medications the answer to obesity?
EDOR advisory board member Professor Boyd Swinburn talks about the new weight loss medication available in NZ.
EDOR student wins emerging researcher award
EDOR postgraduate student Kate Campbell has won the NZSSD emerging researcher prize for 2025.
Calls to update decades-old national nutrition data
Professor Sir Jim Mann explains in the Listener why New Zealand urgently needs an updated national nutrition survey.
Concern about nutrition content of revised school lunches
The nutrition content and serving size of the revised school lunch programme is not up to standard according to experts.
EDOR celebrates World Sleep Day 2025
EDOR Professors Rachael Taylor and Barbara Galland presented the latest research on sleep and screens for World Sleep Da...
EDOR researchers recognised in University promotions
The work of EDOR researchers at the University of Otago has been recognised in the latest promotion round.
EDOR Director facilitates access to European health research funding
Professor Rachael Taylor is the New Zealand point of contact for Horizon Europe health research funding.
Prevention of obesity critical to preserving healthcare capacity
The media focus on BMI in an international report on obesity has diverted attention from the critical role of prevention...
HRC funding to help tackle diabetes ‘massive inequity’
The demand for recently-funded diabetes technology is likely to skyrocket by up to 400 per cent in coming years, but the...
Leading Thinkers turns 21 – celebrating a unique gift
EDOR was the first Leading Thinkers initiative to be funded and hosts two Chairs.
Service in the blood for Associate PVC Māori
Associate Professor Justine Camp (Kai Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha) has a goal – to honour and grow the legacy of her foref...
Child health researcher recognised by peers
The career of Professor Barry Taylor, EDOR child health researcher, was recently celebrated.
World Diabetes Day 2024
EDOR researcher Professor Ben Wheeler was interviewed on World Diabetes Day.
EDOR warns of online scam sharing misinformation about diabetes
EDOR and the University of Otago are concerned about a deep fake video and false online story featuring one of its leadi...
EDOR Co-Director named best new supervisor
Dr Andrew Reynolds has won the University of Otago best new supervisor award for 2024.
EDOR researchers discuss weight loss drugs
Medications for type 2 diabetes are being trialled as weight loss drugs. EDOR researchers comment on what this means for...
Teens and screens - how to maximise sleep
Professor Rachael Taylor addresses questions about the effect of screen time on sleep in teenagers, based on her team's...
Why BMI is still a useful screening tool
Professor Jim Mann explains why BMI is still a useful screening tool, along with other measures, for determining our ris...
EDOR studies inform international researchers
EDOR investigators are sharing their study findings with international researchers at two meetings this month.
Diabetes trial reveals life-changing results
An EDOR study using new technology to treat youth with type 1 diabetes shows the largest benefits ever published in a ra...
EDOR Co-Director gains research award
EDOR researcher Dr Andrew Reynolds has been given a University of Otago early career research award.
Keep devices out of bed for better sleep – study
Despite what we’ve been led to believe, the timing of evening screen time, rather than the activity itself, negatively i...
Baby food pouches in spotlight
Food pouches are a popular, but contentious, food choice for babies, but new University of Otago research shows they may...
Study debunks concerns about baby feeding methods
What, and how, a baby is fed can weigh on a caregiver’s mind. Thankfully, a University of Otago-led study has found two...
EDOR researchers trial treatment for type 2 diabetes
EDOR Co-Directors described their findings from a study to treat type 2 diabetes, at the Healthier Lives Kōrero Tahi in...
How will you age? World-leading Dunedin Study launches next phase
The world-leading Dunedin Study is set to launch its age 52 assessments, delving into an understudied but important peri...
Whole grains for health study
We all know whole grains are healthier than refined, but what happens if those grains are processed?
Join us for EDOR's 20th Anniversary Event on Friday 24 November 2023
Register for the EDOR 20th Anniversary event happening on the 24 November 2023 at the Otago Museum, Dunedin
FEATURE: Flagship research centre celebrates 20th anniversary
Making a real difference to the lives of people affected by diabetes and obesity continues to drive the work of Edgar Di...
Type 2 diabetes patients need much more Vitamin C – study
Patients living with Type 2 diabetes – and the healthcare professionals caring for them – will now be able to gauge how...
Educational outcomes poorer for children with type 1 diabetes
Children in Aotearoa with type 1 diabetes have significantly poorer educational outcomes than those without, new Univers...
Kids'Cam shows screen time is a concern
New research findings from the Kids'Cam project show that children are spending too much time on screens
EDOR Director awarded $5M Health Research grant
EDOR director, Professor Rachael Taylor and her team have secured the HRC Health Research Council programme grant worth...
Smoking and weight can impact daily vitamin C requirements
People who smoke need to consume twice as much vitamin C per day as non-smokers, new research shows.
Diabetes research garners support
A strong partnership between University of Otago researchers and the community is good news for children and young adult...
Professor Jim Mann comments on UK junk food advertising ban for kids
Professor Jim Mann has appeared on 1News commenting on the recent UK decision to ban junk food advertising for kids.
Automated insulin pump trial “life changing”
A University of Otago-led trial has “unequivocally” shown major benefits of automated insulin delivery for young people...
Study highlights key components for effective co-design
An evaluation of five research projects has revealed key elements and lessons for co-designing health research.