All posts tagged "health"

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  Kiwi infants lacking in fruit and vege intake

  Infant Feeding in New Zealand is the first study of its kind investigating adherence to a wide range of infant feeding practices...

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  Asparagus on a roll

  One of the great delights of New Zealand’s spring is asparagus rolled in fresh, white bread; steamed and served with a little...

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  Better tools to predict heart attacks & stroke in NZ

  University of Auckland academics have developed new equations to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease (mainly heart attacks and strokes) in New...

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  Local choppers can be the difference between life and death

  Saving lives is more important than saving dollars, and that should be reflected in decisions about the nation’s rescue helicopter services, Federated...

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  Rural Health Alliance deserves funds injection

  The Government should not switch off life support for what has been an effective voice for the health of rural New Zealanders,...

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  Veterinarians supporting pet owners over potential microchip failures

  Animal health product provider Virbac has identified potential failure in three batches of their microchips used between 2009 and 2012.

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  Older men need more protein to maintain muscles

  The amount of protein recommended by international guidelines is not sufficient to maintain muscle size and strength in older men, according to...

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  Boosting brainpower, flavour & texture in food exports

  AgResearch scientists are leading new research that could revolutionise New Zealand foods – with new ways of boosting flavour and texture, and...

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  Horticulture health and safety toolkit

  Horticulture New Zealand has teamed up with WorkSafe New Zealand to create a health and safety toolkit specifically designed for horticulture businesses.

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  Living and farming well in the Marlborough region

  Farming well and thinking healthy go together like sheep and shearing.