Could lasers quality-test dodgy fish oil pills?
Scientists suggest a laser-based approach could test the quality fish oil supplements.
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New hope for prem babies
Daisy Salter survived being born at 23 weeks and two days. Now her parents hope other babies will benefit from a study to predict premature birth.
Cold water poured on ice baths recovery
Ice baths, used by the All Blacks and other elite athletes, are no more effective than active recovery according to new research undertaken in part by the University of Auckland.
'Concern' over child obesity study findings
Too little "huff and puff" and too much screen time, childhood obesity study finds.
Very-prem babies come up short
Surprise finding may be linked to how growth hormone works.
Children drinking a glass of fizzy a day
Study finds some overweight and obese children drink up to 2L of sweet drink - including juice, cordial, energy drinks and soft drinks - a day.
Diabetes forces carbs cut during pregnancy
Pregnancy study seeks better control of diabetes.
Newborn gel reduces risk of brain damage
A new trial has revealed a simple dab of "sugar gel" on the inside of a newborn's mouth can lower the risk of developmental brain damage.
'Miracle baby' helps others
When Robyn McGregor was pregnant for the fifth time, the Kiwi doctor who led the world in fetal blood transfusions told her the prospects weren't good.
Mum's diet key to baby health
Expectant mothers' diets could be creating an obesity timebomb for their unborn children, a groundbreaking study involving New Zealand scientists has revealed.
Fruit juice, apples linked to fetus harm
Pregnant women who eat a lot of sugar-laden food could be compromising their babies' development, new New Zealand research suggests.
Study: Sugars could harm unborn baby
Pregnant women who eat a lot of sugar-laden food could be compromising their babies' development, new New Zealand research suggests.