Mums’ activity levels may depend on number and ages of children
Less than half of mums meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity – and mothers of younger children manage to do the least, Cambridge and Southampton researchers have found.
Ngareta Timutimu awarded prestigious University Medal
The University of Waikato has awarded its prestigious University Medal to Ngareta Timutimu (MNZM) recognising her service to the University as a member of the University Council and as Chairperson of Te Rōpū Manukura.
‘Billions of tiny soldiers:’ Researchers harness bacteria-eating viruses to create a powerful new weapon...
Researchers at McMaster University have created a powerful new weapon against bacterial contamination and infection.
Dr Bloomfield appointed University of Auckland professor
Former Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, joins Waipapa Taumata Rau as a professor in the School of Population Health, leading the new Public Policy Impact Institute as its inaugural chair.
Research shows fatty liver disease endangers brain health
People with liver disease caused by eating too much sugar and fat could be at increased risk of developing serious neurological conditions like depression or dementia.
Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment
A rare variant of a protein present in nearly all human cells may hold the key to improving the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment, according to University of Manchester research funded by Breast Cancer Now.
ANU researchers closer to finding new lung cancer treatments
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre have discovered that a protein, called Menin, contributes to abnormal deactivation of specific genes in cancer cells.
Researchers call for prescription charge to be cut
Removing the $5 prescription charge for people in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation reduces the number of hospital admissions and the length of stays, a new study shows.
Ambitious Climate Action Pays Off
Action to mitigate climate change costs money – but damage caused by climate change also entails financial burdens, particularly for future generations. So how much action to mitigate climate change makes economic sense?
Flagship NIHR career development award for Liverpool public health researcher
Professor David Taylor-Robinson is one of six research leaders to receive a prestigious NIHR Research Professorship in 2023.
