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Oral Infections Harm Health -- Prof. Greg Seymour
Thursday, 28 June 2007, 11:09 pm | University of Otago
Poor oral health in adults may contribute to a host of other diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease and deserves greater attention, according to a leading New Zealand researcher. More >>
New brain clue to tone deafness discovered
Monday, 25 June 2007, 1:49 pm | University of Otago
Why are some people tone deaf? This question has long puzzled scientists, but now New Zealand researchers have come up with surprising evidence about the brain processes involved. More >>
Symposium puts spotlight on Treaty’s impact
Thursday, 7 June 2007, 3:44 pm | University of Otago
The Treaty of Waitangi’s impact on New Zealand law and society will be explored at a high-powered national symposium at the University of Otago later this month. More >>
Otago gains major health research funding
Thursday, 7 June 2007, 11:17 am | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers gained $28.6m in the latest Health Research Council (HRC) funding for research projects to improve the health of New Zealanders. More >>
Mental Health Research Receives Funding Boost
Thursday, 7 June 2007, 10:20 am | University of Otago
Mental Health research at the University of Otago, Christchurch has received a significant increase of nearly $8 million in this year’s Health Research Council funding round announced today. More >>
Otago disappointed by CoRE outcome
Tuesday, 5 June 2007, 3:58 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago’s academic leaders are frustrated and disappointed at the news the University will not be a home to a new Centre of Research Excellence. More >>
Parents’ Role Is Key To Kids Eating Healthily
Friday, 25 May 2007, 10:45 am | University of Otago
A new healthy eating programme offers parents a helping hand in ensuring their kids are getting healthy diets. More >>
Obesity, Diabetes and Finding the Best Diet
Friday, 11 May 2007, 10:21 am | University of Otago
Obesity is the most important modifiable risk factor in the development of Type 2 diabetes. A team from the University of Otago, Wellington, led by Endocrinologist Dr Jeremy Krebs, is launching a $1.4 million Health Research Council funded study ... More >>
Otago New Zealand’s Top University
Friday, 4 May 2007, 4:28 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago has been ranked in first place in the assessment for the Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF), released by the Tertiary Education Commission today. More >>
University-based software co wins internat'l award
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 4:10 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago-based company 1000Minds has won a prestigious Consensus Software Award overnight in Australia. The Microsoft and IBM-sponsored event provides the only independently-judged awards in Australasia for innovative and ground-breaking ... More >>
Healthy housing study reduces asthma severity
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 11:57 am | University of Otago
A study of 412 New Zealand homes has found the health of asthmatic children improves significantly when ineffective heaters are replaced with cleaner, more cost-effective heating sources. More >>
Obesity And Poor Health In New Zealanders
Monday, 30 April 2007, 11:13 am | University of Otago
An expert in respiratory conditions is warning that far too little attention is being paid to links between sleep breathing disorders, sleeplessness and obesity, affecting the lives and work of thousands of adults and children in New Zealand. More >>
New centre focus on giving law back to the people
Monday, 26 March 2007, 5:00 pm | University of Otago
A legal system that works more for the public and less for the legal profession could be a reality for New Zealand. Philanthropists Grant and Marilyn Nelson, as trustees of the Gama Foundation, have donated $1m to the University of Otago to establish ... More >>
Stomach Cancer Discovery Gives New Hope
Monday, 19 March 2007, 4:58 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago genetic researchers have discovered exactly how a deadly hereditary type of stomach cancer develops. More >>
Cancer Discovery Gives New Hope to Families
Monday, 19 March 2007, 4:57 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago genetic researchers have discovered exactly how a deadly hereditary type of stomach cancer develops. More >>
Researcher Reveals Vital Role of Vit C and Health
Thursday, 15 March 2007, 10:06 am | University of Otago
Ever since the relatively scurvy-free voyages of Captain Cook in the late eighteenth century, medicine has recognised the importance of fruit and vegetables for the body’s health. But no one has determined the process in the body which make the active ingredient ... More >>
The Vital Role Of Vit C And Health
Thursday, 15 March 2007, 10:05 am | University of Otago
Ever since the relatively scurvy-free voyages of Captain Cook in the late eighteenth century, medicine has recognised the importance of fruit and vegetables for the body’s health. But no one has determined the process in the body which make the active ingredient ... More >>
Kidney Research Vital to New Zealand’s Health
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 12:06 am | University of Otago
Chronic kidney disease and its effects account for about one third of New Zealand’s health costs and numbers of sufferers are set to increase dramatically, according to University of Otago researchers. More >>
NZ Research: Insulation Results in Better Health
Monday, 5 March 2007, 11:05 am | University of Otago
Houses occupied by low income earners have been put under the microscope by University of Otago researchers, and it’s been clearly demonstrated for the first time that when homes are properly insulated there are significant health gains. More >>
Chemistry Conference Explores Nanoscience Frontier
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 3:10 pm | University of Otago
A major University of Otago conference is exploring New Zealand’s contributions to nanoscience-related research - an emerging field which promises to revolutionise many areas of technology. More >>
