All posts tagged "health"
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862News and ViewsManage mental health early for better overall health and longer life: study
Poor mental health earlier in life leads to poor physical health in later life, according to a new study.
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1.1KNews and ViewsCOVID-19: Farming focused on playing its part
A week into the COVID-19 lockdown, DairyNZ says dairy farmers are settling into life in lockdown but the sector’s focus remains on...
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1.2KNews and ViewsWinter grazing must not compromise animal health and welfare
The New Zealand Veterinary Association says there is no place in modern farming for winter grazing practices that compromise animal health and...
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1.3KFast FactsUN antimicrobial resistance report – immediate global action needed to divert crisis
UN, international agencies and experts released a ground-breaking report demanding immediate, coordinated and ambitious action to avert a potentially disastrous crisis.
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1.3KFast FactsGut bacteria adapting to Kiwis’ love of fruit and veg
The discovery of the first gut bacterium that specialises in breaking down a hard-to-digest substance found in plants suggests that the human...
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1.3KMust SeeWorkSafe joins Young Farmer of the Year Competition
WorkSafe New Zealand has announced a partnership with the FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition.
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1.3KNews and ViewsTwo more health warnings after potentially-toxic cyanobacteria discovered
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued two more health warnings after potentially-toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) was found...
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1.3KMust SeeACC fund for health and safety improvements needs targeting
The just-announced $22 million ACC fund to support the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) sector in reducing workplace injuries should help. However, it will...
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1.7KMust SeeCould Wagyu beef protect against heart disease?
As barbeque season gets into full swing, New Zealand researchers are investigating whether certain kinds of red meat could actually protect against...
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1.3KMust SeeHelp for SMEs to accelerate Health & Safety appreciated
Extra investment in workplace injury prevention, with a focus on small to medium businesses, will pay dividends not only in reducing pain...
