08 May 2024
Study debunks concerns about baby feeding methods
What, and how, a baby is fed can weigh on a caregiver’s mind. Thankfully, a Univ...
15 Apr 2024
Cause of rare genetic condition discovered
An international team of researchers has discovered what causes an unusual and i...
22 Mar 2024
Shining a light on care of historic anatomy collections
From skeletons to specimens in jars, the care of historic human remains is an un...
07 Mar 2024
Personality and mental health factors linked to vaping uptake
University of Otago researchers have discovered three psychological factors that...
05 Mar 2024
Study shares wāhine Māori birth experiences
Improving the sometimes-devastating birth and post-natal experiences of wāhine M...
04 Mar 2024
Study provides rural perspective on COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Health initiatives in rural areas need to be geographically tailored, culturally...
27 Feb 2024
Time is right to focus on spiritual care in the health system
Spirituality in healthcare is “coming of age”, says the Otago researcher co-lead...
23 Feb 2024
Rural New Zealanders less likely to be admitted to hospital – study finds
Despite having poorer health outcomes than their urban counterparts, rural New Z...
21 Feb 2024
First time dual winners of Premier Undergraduate Prize
For the first time, the Division of Health Sciences Premier Undergraduate Prize...
15 Feb 2024
Summer research projects a great opportunity for a taste of reality
Having a real research experience, with unexpected problems and outcomes, was a...
14 Feb 2024
Urban-rural vaccination divide underscores need for change
Visible gaps between rural and urban COVID-19 vaccination rates highlights the n...
15 Dec 2023
Doctors most trusted for COVID-19 advice
When it comes to advice about COVID-19, New Zealanders trust their doctors and h...