Smokefree parks are working without smoke police

Unequal risks, unmet needs. Pacific people and tobacco in NZ

New Health Sciences Associate Dean appointed

Skifield oxygen research helps air travellers with respiratory problems

Innovative research for a healthier New Zealand

University of Otago Launches Pilot Programme to Increase Number of Māori Health Professionals

Severity of traffic crash injuries commonly misclassified

Otago student wins Masters level prize of MacDiarmid Awards

Excellence in early-career research recognised

Single-sex schooling reduces gender gap in educational achievement

American injury expert to head University research unit

New Professor of Public Health in Wellington appointed

Research promises better understanding for prostate disease

Primary Care and General Practice successful in helping those with mental health problems

Smoking ban in cars supported by all types of smokers

Hospital medical specialists and work-related burnout

Litter study identifies missed tobacco tax revenue

Fungal products in synthetic bedding may affect asthma

Researchers uncover disparities in access to alcohol: poorer urban areas have more alcohol outlets

New brain scanning technique investigates Alzheimer's disease

Infectiousness of swine flu estimated for New Zealand

Funding for joint science projects announced

New book offers solutions to obesity crisis and major public health issues

Melanoma incidence increase found among Māori

Look to family history to help predict severity of mental disease

Cost the key to accessing primary health care in NZ

Socks-over-shoes proven as means of reducing winter falls

New evidence lifestyle changes improve diabetes beyond medication

New findings on brain cells controlling fertility

Ethnic disparities in hospital care in New Zealand

The high price of milk. Implications for health inequality

Health research to benefit New Zealanders receives major support

New Genetics Centre Established

Grafton Bridge Suicide Study Proves Barriers' Effectiveness

Time to revisit fairness in NZ health system

Inexpensive face-to-face weight-loss support programmes effective

Spotlight on infectious diseases research efforts

University appoints Professor of Orthodontics

New light shed on male and female brain differences

Molecular "zip-code" research receives major funding

Greater incidence for STDs for women under 21

International study reveals new findings on serious disease

Children from active homes more likely to be active teens

The onset and use of non-medical drugs in New Zealand

Many cancers could be prevented across the globe: Landmark report

Research shows high rates of giardia and cryptosporidium in NZ

Outdoor workers exposed to high UV radiation levels

New Zealand: a laggard in control of marketing unhealthy food to children

Asians have lowest mortality rates in elderly

Rethink required to reduce child mortality in developing countries

Study finds multiple hazards in 'home sweet home'

Youth alcohol and drug treatment services dealing with complex needs

Child sun protection: Attitudes may be the key

New Zealand Women Continuing to Drink During Pregnancy

Study reveals New Zealand campylobacter rates highest in world

Otago scientists win funding for international research collaborations

Vitamins May Not Help Ward Off Dementia After All: Otago Research

Major Health Research Funding for University of Otago

Improving Drug Treatment by Understanding Genetic Make-Up

Making New Zealand smoke-free will reduce ethnic death rate inequalities

Research into brain sex differences wins MacDiarmid Young Scientists of the Year Award

Shaking All Over

Boost for Child Cancer Research

New Appointment to Chair of Public Health

Socio-economic status half the story in ethnic death rate differences

Patient Satisfaction Survey Needs Improving

New findings on NZ school children's summer sun exposure

Boost for Child Cancer Research

New Appointment to Chair of Public Health

Socio-economic status half the story in ethnic death rate differences

Patient Satisfaction Survey Needs Improving

New findings on NZ school children's summer sun exposure

Alcohol, junk food, gambling dominate popular youth sports sponsorship

University of Otago Congratulates Prof Holloway on National Appointment

Agreement extends University of Otago and Brunei Government education plan

Biochemistry and music supported by Elman Poole Travelling Scholarship

Rabbit Calici Virus Used in Research to Bolster Human Immune System

Income redistribution saves lives and reduces inequalities in death rates - Otago Research

Stronger Tobacco Control Key to Smokefree Homes: Otago Research

Illicit Drug Use Starts With Cannabis

Otago Study Provides Assurance for Former 2,4,5-T Workers

$5.6 Million Invested in New Research Chairs, Fellowship

New Chair at Otago to Include Bird Flu Research

New Cancer Research Chair at Otago

New Fellowship on Bi-polar Disorder Announced

Tighter Licensing Laws Have Reduced Suicides Using Guns

Otago Appoints "Outstanding Young Scholars" to Two New Academic Chairs

Top Minds to Meet at Ethics Conferences

Domestic Violence and Mental Health

Otago University Researchers Win Prestigious Award

Physical Punishment of NZ Children 'Common, Prolonged and Gender-Specific'

New Light Shed on Domestic Violence's Effect on NZ Children

Tobacco Health Threat Dwarfs International Terrorism Deaths

How Should Doctors Dress?

Otago Injects $22M into Wellington Campus

Many NZ’ers believe non-conventional cancer treatments beneficial

Laws on Tobacco and Smoke Not Enforced Enough

Childhood Fractures Could be Sign of Weak Bones

Smoking Shown to Increase Unequal Death Rates Between Rich and Poor

Every brain cell helps in understanding neurobiology of ADHD

World Expert on Bird Flu to talk at Major Otago Conference

Early Start - A Successful Decade of School of Medicine and Community Collaboration

Fifteen Academics Given Full Professorships

Governor-General to Launch Women's Health Research Centre

Otago research points to new treatments for neurological disorders

British Government Medical Law and Ethics Advisor to Collaborate with Otago-led Human Genome Project

Otago research points to new treatments for neurological disorders

New Mäori and Pacific Island Scholarships Announced

Otago University medical student to join UN health body as intern

Otago Medical Student Named Rhodes Scholar

Innovative New Methods for Assessing Concussion

Eroding Tobacco Industry Power

Otago to Host UNESCO Ethics Conference

Research Confirms Link Between TV and Childhood Obesity

Home Treatment of Pneumonia as Effective as Hospital Care

Major Marsden Fund Success Reflects Otago's Research Excellence

Microbiologist Receives Royal Society Honour

Prime Minister Visits Otago, Awards Top PhD Scholarships

Otago Dental Drug Research Secures Major U.S. Funding

Otago Touts Talented Early-Career Researchers

From Torsos to Tsunamis

Planning Needed to Protect GPs During Next Pandemic

Otago study identifies key factors in reducing colorectal

University Mental Health Researchers in Top Rank

Otago's Highest Distinction for Cancer Geneticist

Health Education Compromised by School Fundraising

Health Education Compromised by School Fundraising

National Diabetes Centre Officially Opens

Young Gays at Increased Risk of Developing Mental Health Problems

Otago Academics Win National Teaching Awards

New set of ancient headless skeletons unearthed in Vanuatu

Child death rates analysed

Junk food heavily advertised near high schools: Otago research

Local government needs to do more sun protection work: Otago cancer prevention expert

Problem Gamblers Share Personality Profiles of Substance Abusers: Otago Research

Too much TV in childhood is bad for education: Otago study

Rheumatoid arthritis gene link proven

New Lindo Ferguson clinical anatomy suite to be opened by grandson

Scientists study vegetables in cancer fight

Otago researcher and students benefit from Freemason scholarships

Five practise dentistry in Samoa

Health Sciences Pro-Vice-Chancellor Honoured in Queen's Birthday List

Mental health problems in Mäori attending GPs

Teens More Worried about Pregnancy than Sexually Transmitted Infections

Research into health inequalities gains HRC programme funding

Improved Drug Treatment Aim of New Pharmacogenomics Centre

Otago Gains Health Research Funding

Otago University researchers score world-first for asthma patients

Institute Opens for Research into Parkinson's Diseases and Brain Disorders

More expert input needed in coverage of child injury

University welcomes release of health report

Damaged gene causes impaired vision and autism in NZ family

Myths Still Affect Influenza Vaccine Uptake

Cannabis-pyschosis link - it's in the genes

Myths Still Affect Influenza Vaccine Uptake

Cannabis-pyschosis link - it's in the genes

Dunedin School of Medicine celebrates inaugural Research Awards