New Zealanders who fall ill experience significantly worse financial and work outcomes than those with a comparable injury, according to new University of Otago research.
A large study of six Christchurch communities shows that those with strong social connectedness and infrastructure before the earthquakes struck developed a 'virtuous circle' that helped people better adapt after the disasters.
An Otago study, funded by the HRC, has found that it would be relatively easy for Kiwis to reach recommended levels of lower salt intake, even if some meals included the occasional high-salt sausage.
A new treatment that combines two common asthma medications into one inhaler is more effective at reducing severe asthma attacks than conventional treatment.
A new book launched by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) on 28 February contains a collection of research papers from the fourth HRC Pacific Health Research Fono, which was held last
University of Otago researchers have found that children and adolescents who watch excessive amounts of TV are more likely to display antisocial and criminal behaviour when they are adults.
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 Zeala