EDOR members explore infant and child sleep practices among Māori whānau
Tuesday, 30 June 2020
EDOR researchers publish a qualitative study of perceptions of infant and child sleep practices among Māori whānau
Later bedtimes fine for pre-schoolers if they get enough sleep
Friday, 12 June 2020
Parents of pre-schoolers can take reassurance from new Otago research which shows early bedtimes aren’t vital for healthy development, as long as young children get enough sleep.
EDOR contributes to global cholesterol study in Nature
Wednesday, 3 June 2020
Professor Jim Mann, Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research Centre Co-Director, and EDOR member Associate Professor Rachael McLean, have contributed to the largest ever study of global cholesterol levels, published in the prestigious journal Nature.
HRC Emerging Researcher grants for EDOR members
Friday, 29 May 2020
The HRC announced their 2020 Emerging Researcher grant recipients this week and EDOR members feature in two of the eight grants awarded to University of Otago applicants.
Whole grains and diabetes study features on Radio NZ
Thursday, 21 May 2020
Dr Andrew Reynolds was interviewed by Jesse Mulligan at Radio NZ about his study showing that unprocessed whole grains are more beneficial for adults with Type 2 diabetes.
Higher fibre saves lives, but food processing may remove benefits
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Eating more fibre can improve life expectancy for those with diabetes, Otago researchers say.
The meeting of two pandemics: Kirsten Coppell talks diabetes and COVID-19
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Associate Professor Kirsten Coppell, EDOR researcher and public health physician, has co-authored a letter to the New Zealand Medical Journal on the meeting of two pandemics - COVID-19 and diabetes.
Participate in the COVID-19 food survey
Thursday, 30 April 2020
Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research member Dr Lisa Te Morenga, Victoria University of Wellington, is involved in a worldwide survey on how COVID-19 has changed the way we cook and eat.
Potential food insecurity issues highlighted by COVID-19 shortages
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
Professor Jim Mann has highlighted an important aspect of food security in New Zealand, as revealed in the flour shortages reported during COVID-19.
Can food or drink taxes protect our health?
Thursday, 19 March 2020
EDOR researchers have contributed to a review of food or beverage interventions involving taxes or subsidies, both in New Zealand and overseas.
High fibre benefits those with diabetes or prediabetes
Thursday, 12 March 2020
EDOR researchers have found that found high-fibre diets are a key aspect of diabetes management.
It's World Obesity Day - and sleep is on the menu!
Wednesday, 4 March 2020
World Obesity Day 2020 is today, Wednesday 4 March. The EDOR DREAM team is looking at a novel intervention approach for childhood obesity.
Watch presentations from the Evidence to Everyday research symposium
Friday, 28 February 2020
View recordings of the Evidence to Everyday research symposium presentations, held in Wellington on 20 September, 2019.
EDOR researcher using Heart Foundation fellowship to improve health through diet
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Dr Andrew Reynolds, an EDOR research fellow, has been granted a three-year fellowship from the NZ Heart Foundation.
Register for the 2020 NZSSD annual scientific conference
Thursday, 13 February 2020
The New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes (NZSSD) 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in Wellington 6-8 May.
Associate Professor Kirsten Coppell speaks at the BEATS symposium 2020
Wednesday, 5 February 2020
Associate Professor Kirsten Coppell spoke about the dietary patterns of teenagers and obesity-promoting food environments at the BEATS symposium 2020.
