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New research into optimising our levels of vitamin C
Monday, 4 March 2013, 10:43 am | University of Otago
A daily vitamin C intake equivalent to eating two kiwifruit a day is required to ensure our muscles maintain optimal levels, researchers from the University of Otago, Christchurch have found. More >>
New Zealand faces wave of diabetes, Otago research suggests
Friday, 1 March 2013, 10:29 am | University of Otago
Nearly one fifth of New Zealand’s adult population face the very real spectre of living with diabetes, according to new University of Otago research published in the New Zealand Medical Journal today. More >>
Otago research confirms Chinese origin of NZ’s PSA outbreak
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 11:17 am | University of Otago
Otago research confirms Chinese origin of NZ’s PSA outbreak University of Otago scientists have today published persuasive evidence that the PSA strains responsible for the outbreak in North Island kiwifruit orchards came directly from China, as ... More >>
Excessive TV in childhood link to antisocial behaviour
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 9:24 am | University of Otago
Children and adolescents who watch a lot of television are more likely to manifest antisocial and criminal behaviour when they become adults, according to a new University of Otago study published online in the US journal Pediatrics . More >>
Food, Fizzy, And Football: Unhealthy Food And Drink Promoted
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 9:28 am | University of Otago
Public health researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington (UOW), are concerned that some food and drink companies selling unhealthy food also sponsor popular, televised sports in New Zealand. More >>
Food, Fizzy, And Football: Unhealthy Food And Drink Promoted
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 9:28 am | University of Otago
Public health researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington (UOW), are concerned that some food and drink companies selling unhealthy food also sponsor popular, televised sports in New Zealand. More >>
Researchers Create Online Injured Cyclist-Door Crash Map
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 9:55 am | University of Otago
Thursday 7 February 2013 Otago Researchers Create Online Injured Cyclist-Door Crash Map A searchable online map showing where in New Zealand cyclists have been injured as a result of car doors opening has been created by University of Otago injury prevention ... More >>
New approaches to combating rheumatic fever in children
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 9:14 am | University of Otago
Leading international researchers and doctors are meeting at the University of Otago, Wellington this week to identify new approaches to reducing the very high levels of rheumatic fever in New Zealand and Australia. More >>
DCD may have unintended effects on aquatic environment
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 12:24 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers have discovered that run-off of the agrichemical DCD may adversely affect some aquatic eco-systems by disrupting natural processes. More >>
Otago Partners with University of Medicine
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 12:10 pm | University of Otago
Thursday 31 January 2013 Otago Partners with University of Medicine (1) in Myanmar The University of Otago has signed an agreement with the University of Medicine (1) in Myanmar (also known as Burma) to collaborate on research, training, and capacity ... More >>
University Of Otago, Chch, Students Return To Their Building
Monday, 28 January 2013, 10:08 am | University of Otago
University Of Otago, Christchurch, Students Return To Their Repaired Building For The First Time In Almost Two Years More >>
Otago Study Suggests Many Apples A Day Keep The Blues At Bay
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 3:59 pm | University of Otago
Thursday 24 January 2013 Otago Study Suggests Many Apples A Day Keep The Blues At Bay Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic in their daily life, new research from the University of Otago suggests. ... More >>
Summer projects provide practical medical result
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 1:43 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago, Christchurch summer students helped cut waiting times at a 24 hour clinic, demonstrate that Christchurch Hospital’s bone marrow transplant procedures are world-class and provide insight into Cantabrians thriving despite suffering serious ... More >>
Smokefree Playground Policies Can Make A Difference
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 9:10 am | University of Otago
Wednesday 23 January 2013 Smokefree Playground Policies Can Make A Difference British and New Zealand playgrounds have a significantly smaller proportion of people smoking than other types of public outdoor areas, according to latest research from the University ... More >>
First time parenting a positive experience for mental health
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 9:11 am | University of Otago
Becoming a parent for the first time may improve mental health and reduce levels of psychological distress, according to a new study from the University of Otago, Wellington (UOW). More >>
Otago study prompts renewed call to action on sugar
Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 1:01 pm | University of Otago
A study commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) into what is known about the effects of sugar recommends that cutting down on the sweet additive should be part of a global strategy to tackle the obesity epidemic. More >>
History of Anglo-Indian children sent to NZ to work
Thursday, 10 January 2013, 10:50 am | University of Otago
The fate of 130 Anglo-Indian children, educated and sent to New Zealand for a better future, is being recorded by a University of Otago PhD candidate. More >>
Otago announces professorial promotions
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 1:28 pm | University of Otago
Otago announces professorial promotions The University of Otago has promoted 24 of its leading academics to full professorships. Announcing the new professors, University of Otago Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne warmly congratulated them on their ... More >>
46 years of violence in James Bond movies
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 10:15 am | University of Otago
Violent acts in James Bond films were more than twice as common in Quantum of Solace (2008) than in the original 1962 movie Dr No , University of Otago researchers have found. The researchers analysed 22 official franchise films, which span 46 years, ... More >>
New Zealanders’ genetic diversity to be mapped
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 2:53 pm | University of Otago
A leading University of Otago biological anthropologist has won a prestigious two-year James Cook Research Fellowship to undertake the first-ever survey of the genetic diversity of New Zealand’s population. More >>
