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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • Childhood disadvantage strong predictor of adult outcomes

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    A small segment of the population accounts for a disproportionate share of costly service-use across a society’s health care, criminal justice, and social welfare systems – and paediatric tests of brain health can identify these adults as young as age three.
  • AUT research fellow joins HRC Pacific committee

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    We are pleased to welcome a new member to the HRC's Pacific Health Research Committee, Auckland University of Technology Senior Research Fellow Dr El-Shadan Tautolo.

  • Missing link discovered in type 2 diabetes

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    New Zealand researchers have uncovered a new mechanism that controls the release of the hormone insulin in the body, providing hope for those with a genetic susceptibility to type 2 diabetes.

  • Ngā Kanohi Kitea grants announced

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    The HRC has announced $650,000 in funding for four Ngā Kanohi Kitea Māori knowledge and development research grants.

  • Study examines diet of children with weight issues

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    A new, in-depth study of children and teenagers struggling with weight issues highlights their poor eating habits and concerning volumes of sugary drink consumption on a daily basis.

  • Working with people affected by natural disasters

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    In light of the recent earthquakes in New Zealand, the HRC is offering some guidance for researchers working with, or intending to work with people affected by natural disasters.
  • Wellingtonians score two Liley Medals at research awards

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    Two Wellington health researchers have been jointly awarded the prestigious Liley Medal for their outstanding contributions to health and medical science at New Zealand’s top research honours awards.
  • Low blood sugar treatment for babies earns researcher top medal

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    A two-dollar oral dextrose gel that has revolutionised the treatment of newborns with low blood sugar has contributed to Distinguished Professor Jane Harding being recognised at New Zealand’s most prestigious research awards.