A new HRC-funded study aims to find out if changes to our neighbourhoods could encourage kids to be more physically active – and help reduce New Zealand’s childhood obesity epidemic.
Waikato University research fellow Dr Byron Seiuli has been recognised for his significant contribution to supporting Pacific men facing trauma and mental health challenges.
The HRC is seeking applications from New Zealand-based researchers who have demonstrated collaborations and linkages with US-based researchers, with a specific focus on the determinants and prevention of childhood obesity.
A new study will test a novel technology for assessing the removal of pathogens in New Zealand’s drinking water filtration systems in the hope of preventing outbreaks of gastroenteritis.
A topical cream containing antibiotics that is widely used for treating skin infections caused by staphylococcal (‘staph’) bacteria could have perversely contributed to New Zealand’s soaring rate of staph skin infections.