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Could lasers quality-test dodgy fish oil pills?

Scientists suggest a laser-based approach could test the quality fish oil supplements.

Breakthrough study gives prem babies hope

NZ scientists find giving pregnant mums repeat doses of steroids helps prem babies health.

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.

10 quirkiest science stories of 2016

How narcissistic are Kiwis?

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.

Child summit pushes for end to poverty

Dietary link to early puberty

The formidable Professor Brainstorm

Science 'the linchpin in NZ's ability to innovate'

Science community fading, says PM's adviser

PM's top science adviser appointed

Who is the greatest living New Zealander?

Mothers' high-fat eating affects babies - scientists

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