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Scientists crowdfund menstrual health research
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (53+ words) University of Auckland Centre for Pacific and Global Health, Health and medicine Scientists at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland have resorted to crowdfunding research that could have material benefits for women's health. FMHS media adviser Jodi Yeats M: 027 202 6372 E: jodi. yeats…...
The curious (research) journey of Mathias Roesler
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (546+ words) Mathias Roesler's studies have taken him from artificial intelligence in champagne production, to the electrical activity of the uterus, to life-or-death risk modelling for surgery. And he's not even 30. "I was in San Francisco taking classes at Berkeley and he…...
Are Pacific children facing too much heat?
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (562+ words) Health and medicine, Centre for Pacific and Global Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Climate change The impacts of climate change on children in S'moa are under the spotlight in a new research project. Although the Pacific has been…...
Obituary, Professor Alistair Gunn
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (556+ words) Health and medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Centre for Brain Research, Staff news University of Auckland Professor Alistair Gunn, who developed a treatment that has saved the lives of many babies worldwide, has died at the age of…...
Junk food designed to make us eat more, study finds
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (201+ words) University of Auckland Junk food designed to make us eat more, study finds Health and medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Ultraprocessed foods are designed and marketed in ways that encourage people to keep choosing them, despite knowing they…...
Sharing the brain-healing power of song
1+ week, 4+ day ago (833+ words) Health and medicine, Arts and culture, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Centre for Brain Research, Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries, Graduation A handbook on therapeutic choirs for people with brain conditions has been created by Dr Alison Talmage,…...
Kids' screen use linked with long-term difficulties
1+ week, 5+ day ago (675+ words) Faculty of Science, Science and technology Potential risks to kids' development warrant action, according to University of Auckland scientists. Children's screen use is linked with later difficulties with skills such as attention, planning and self-control, according to a University of…...
New podcast shines light on brain disorders
1+ week, 6+ day ago (425+ words) Health and medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Centre for Brain Research Ever wanted to take a deep dive into the latest research on the human brain? Brainstorming is a new podcast featuring top scientists from University of Auckland's…...
Helping people find their voice in court
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1175+ words) Te ao M'ori, Graduation, Faculty of Science, Science and technology Ph D graduate Ryan dos Santos Meechan is calling for more speech-language therapists in a field where communication can shape access to justice. Communication is a matter of justice for…...
Smartwatch-based asthma alert set to revolutionise care
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (763+ words) Centre for Pacific and Global Health, Health and medicine The solution to preventing asthma attacks could be sitting on your wrist, with researchers trialling a smartwatch-based alert system. A smartwatch could revolutionise asthma care by alerting asthmatics to an impending…...