NZ-led study offers hope against Huntington’s
A team led by New Zealand scientists think they've found a vital clue to developing the first treatment for Huntington's Disease.
Research into post-breast cancer surgery pain
Research into why some women suffer long-term pain after breast cancer surgery and others not, is to be undertaken by an Auckland anaesthetist.
Pollution wipes out benefits of exercise, study suggests
Pollution wipes out the benefits of walking, a new study suggests. Researchers from Imperial College London found that the toxic air in built-up city centres prevents the positive effects on the lungs and heart which are usually gained from exercise.
Low calorie diet reversed diabetes in half of patients, study finds
A low calorie diet can reverse type 2 diabetes and save the lives of millions of sufferers of the preventable condition, research suggests.
Year-long Herceptin treatment proven to be most effective for breast cancer
The 12 months of treatment with cancer drug Herceptin funded in New Zealand has now been proven to be more effective than the nine weeks previously used.
Older Kiwis are heavy drinkers
Drinking alcohol becomes more dangerous in later life, but a new report released today shows that older New Zealanders are drinking more often and in a more harmful manner than older adults in many...
Most acupuncture websites likely breaching Medicines Act
A new study finds a majority of acupuncture companies' websites are likely breaching of the Medicines Act by claiming their service can prevent or cure various diseases.
New benefits discovered for HPV vaccine
New research suggests the HPV vaccine may help prevent pre-term births.
Expanding waistlines and diabetes causing rise in cancers, finds study
Diabetes and high body mass index (BMI) were responsible for 5.6 percent of cancer cases around the world in 2012, according to a British study – and the trend is worsening.
Giving cash without strings attached can improve health
New research has shown governments can help improve health in low and middle income countries, simply by providing cash to people living in poverty.
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