Inequities in maternity services same as 22 years ago
Concerns raised more than 20 years ago about inequities in New Zealand’s maternity services have still not being addressed, a new University of Otago study shows. The study, published recently in the international journal...
New Zealand’s first study of the safety and benefits of puberty blockers called for
For some people, their innate sense of self doesn’t fit with their biological sex. Any distress this causes is particularly heightened during puberty, but medication used to help is controversial.
University of Otago, Christchurch, researchers...
Action needed now for neurodiverse children: forum
Neurodiversity is one of the great unaddressed issues of our time, says Children’s Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft, who will address the Belief Change Family Journey forum in Queenstown this weekend.
This year’s Forum is hosted...
Water births exceed national average at Bethlehem Birthing Centre
Bethlehem Birthing Centre in Tauranga is smashing the national average when it
comes to water births, with 40 per cent, or approximately 170 babies, being born into water at the centre each year.
The last national...
Kiwi kids consume five unhealthy snacks a day
On average, 12-year-old children snack on unhealthy food and beverages five times a day, according to new research from the University of Otago.
The average child snacked on confectionary, salty snacks, cookies/cakes and sugary drinks...
Teen with cystic fibrosis thriving on PHARMAC-funded medicine
Fourteen-year-old Bruno Cettina is living his best life thanks to a medicine funded by PHARMAC. According to his proud mum, he is a keen sportsman, a musician, an above average student at school and...
Te Rito Maioha welcomes new guidelines for child food safety
Te Rito Maioha (ECNZ) welcomes the Ministry of Health guidelines for child food safety provided as part of the Ministry of Education’s new requirements.
“It is heartening to see the new guidelines provide guidance not just...
Strong sense of self key to Pacific sexual health
Confident Pacific children who grow up to be resilient adults is the goal of a University of Auckland project that has received $442,000 in Health Research Council funding.
Covid-19 lockdowns took toll on our diets
Most people consumed more unhealthy snacks and drinks during New Zealand lockdowns, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Auckland.
Don’t let psychogenic illness undermine the Covid vaccine: An open letter to journalists
Opinion: Robert Bartholomew and Kate MacKrill explain the best strategy to counter the threat of psychogenic illness.
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Opinion: Dr Tracey Chandler – Health pregnancy optimisation tips (for you,...
Whilst pregnancy is an exciting time for most, it does take some planning to keep both you and baby well. Ideally you would see...
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