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Calcium supplements have "very little place" in modern medicine
18 November 2019
Evidence suggests that calcium supplements have “very little place” in modern medical practice, according to the University of Auckland authors of a new review.
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Same-gender sexual orientation “throughout New Zealand society”
15 November 2019
The country’s first-ever major sexual health survey shows that some degree of same-gender sexual orientation exists throughout Aotearoa New Zealand society, and is more common among women than men, says a University of Auckland expert.
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Talented young researchers at frontier of medicinal chemistry
14 November 2019
The cancer treatments of tomorrow are being studied today by two young scientists who each receive one of the country’s most prestigious awards, a Rutherford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship.
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Finding our way out of ‘quick and dirty’ social media
12 November 2019
Opinion: An NZ study reports social media has little impact on well-being. But Samantha Marsh questions the claim and argues mental health effects are still uncertain.
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Pioneering scientist recognised by Zonta
8 November 2019
Distinguished Professor Dame Margaret Brimble FRS has been awarded a Zonta New Zealand Women of Achievement Award for 2019 by the Zonta Club of Auckland.
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Finally, some good news about pancreatic cancer
8 November 2019
Opinion: November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Professor John Windsor talks about this aggressive disease and the latest research making a big difference.
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Cutting-edge medical and health research awarded $6.5m
7 November 2019
How supposedly colourblind octopuses are expert at camouflage and a circadian clock in the eye are just two of seven projects within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences to attract funding from Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden.
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Faculty of Science projects awarded $9.3m from Marsden Fund
5 November 2019
The ‘memory effect’ of cloud formations and investigating better ways to predict extreme weather are just two of 16 projects to attract funding from Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden.
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Preterm blood-test a step closer with $230k boost
4 November 2019
A Liggins Institute researcher has received a $230,000 boost to develop a mid-pregnancy blood test to predict premature birth.
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Drug for bone health reduces cancer, heart disease in older women
2 November 2019
A drug used to treat osteoporosis and bone loss also appears to protect against heart disease and cancer.
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Taking heart research to a new level
31 October 2019
Associate Professor Andrew Taberner of the Auckland Biogengineering Institute and the Department of Engineering Science been awarded a James Cook Fellowship to develop a 'dyno' for the heart.
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Why are Pacific patients not getting much-needed bariatric surgery?
31 October 2019
Pacific peoples in New Zealand have the highest drop-out rate for weight loss or bariatric surgery despite being the most affected by obesity-related health conditions.
