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Disabled people face elevated levels of violence, abuse, research shows

22 July 2021

Disabled people face higher rates of violence and abuse than the rest of the population, University of Auckland research shows.
Pregnant New Zealand women need mental health support

19 July 2021

The first-ever study to look at anti-depressant use and symptoms of depression in pregnant New Zealand women has identified unmet need for antenatal mental health support.
‘Freedom’ in the UK a reckless decision for us all

19 July 2021

Opinion: Lifting Covid restrictions in the UK means short-term freedom there, but will extend the long-term sentence for the world, writes Helen Petousis-Harris.
'I'm really grateful': FMHS helps bring cancer therapy to New Zealand

15 July 2021

A year ago, May Leaoseve couldn't lift a water bottle. But now she's so much better, and celebrating the launch of a new cancer treatment.
Families of babies born with severe heart defects will tell their stories

13 July 2021

Liggins Institute researchers will travel the country to listen to families whose babies were born with severe and sometimes fatal heart defects.
The disadvantage passed down through generations

10 July 2021

Opinion: Felicia Low explains why we need a population-based approach to help alleviate stress in pregnant women - especially those of lower socioeconomic status.
Aotearoa's surging rates of dementia can be limited

9 July 2021

Aotearoa’s surging rates of dementia can be limited by targeting risk factors that vary across ethnic groups.
Siouxsie Wiles wins 'critic and conscience' award

9 July 2021

Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles won a $50,000 prize for serving as a critic and conscience of society.
Babies not meeting infant feeding guidelines may be at greater risk for childhood obesity

7 July 2021

The latest research from Growing Up in New Zealand reveals the link between childhood obesity and infant feeding guidelines.
Baby science: Australia backs Liggins Institute caesarean study

5 July 2021

An innovative New Zealand study to help babies born by planned caesarean section won endorsement and support from Australia's government.
Nicola Dalbeth wants the facts crystal clear about gout

1 July 2021

Professor Nicola Dalbeth is an internationally respected gout specialist and researcher. She says it’s a disease with much misinformation about its causes.
Brain region increases after giving birth

30 June 2021

A tiny region of the brain responsible for our emotional responses increases in size during the first few weeks after giving birth, a new study has found.

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