The fears of a new measles outbreak have health authorities ramping up calls for people to get vaccinated. This includes Southern DHB thats urging kiwis to get their measles, mumps and rubella va… [+306 chars]
Photo (c) The Good Brigade - Getty Images A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Otago explored how kids can benefit from their parents sharing memories with them. The team exp… [+2789 chars]
RSV is a leading cause of severe acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) among infants globally, and a prominent contributor to common non-severe infections that account for high volumes of … [+4205 chars]
Source/Disclosures Source: Healio Interviews Disclosures: Minkin reports no relevant financial disclosures. Stock reports receiving funding for research on COVID-19 in pregnancy paid to her ins… [+5385 chars]
MONDAY, March 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A recently identified hybrid of the omicron and delta coronavirus variants is unlikely to become a serious threat, scientists say. The new hybrid, first fo… [+1810 chars]
Many people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may not receive a diagnosis until adulthood. Adult symptoms can look a little different to those of childhood. Knowing what to look … [+5945 chars]
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is "alarmingly" higher among Samoans than in New Zealands population as a whole, a recent study from the University of Otago shows. This is the first time such a study h… [+2180 chars]
Health Authorities have been asked to apologise to the family of a man who died from anaphylaxis after being treated for an injury with medication he was allergic to. In 2019 the man was taken to Hut… [+789 chars]