Breadcrumbs List.
Health and medicine
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Natural therapy shows promise for dry-eye disease
8 February 2024
University of Auckland researchers are testing application of castor oil to treat dry-eye disease with promising results so far.
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The confounding link between Parkinson's and smoking
6 February 2024
Opinion: We know smoking kills, but its strong association with a lowered risk of Parkinson’s is a critical clue in understanding and potentially combating the diseases, says Victor Dieriks
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Gene-editing offers hope for people with hereditary disorder
1 February 2024
A group of Kiwi patients with a serious genetic condition have come off their medications after a single gene-editing treatment.
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University-made molecule shows promise as medical treatment
31 January 2024
A molecule created at the University of Auckland is on the road to becoming a treatment for a rare genetic disorder.
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A bright spark fixing the electrics behind gut misery
30 January 2024
One student's success in the search for a link between unexplained gut misery and the electrical pulses in our stomach.
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New study: Important clue on how to reduce early childhood obesity
30 January 2024
New finding:The right nutrients for mums before and during pregnancy help babies to maintain a healthy weight in their early years.
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Governing body for Pacific research centre
26 January 2024
Governing body of academic superstars for first university research centre, Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa (Te Poutoko) dedicated solely to Pacific and global health solutions.
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Dean focused on ‘wicked problems’ and workforce
26 January 2024
The new Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is focusing on solutions to complex problems and boosting the health workforce.
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Kiwi scientists investigate Sky Tower’s weird effect
8 January 2024
From close-up, Auckland’s Sky Tower appears squat, from far-off tall and thin, prompting researchers with an interest in visual perception to investigate.
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Dietary changes could help NZ reach climate targets
4 January 2024
Eating less meat and dairy has the potential to help Aotearoa New Zealand reach its climate goals, say the authors of a new study.
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Rutherford support for promising scientists
4 January 2024
Investigations into prevention of brain cancer and the origins of our solar system have seen two University of Auckland scientists win Rutherford scholarships.
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Expanded pharmacist programme will improve health service access
22 December 2023
Sixty more pharmacists a year will be upskilled as programme is expanded in Auckland and Otago.