Christchurch childcare company where children burned admits it failed on safety
The provider’s chief executive and regional manager flew to Christchurch on Friday night. The company said the chemical…
Congress weighs Social Security changes on key terms, ID theft services
Richard Stephen | Istock | Getty Images Even before they start receiving Social Security checks, millions of Americans…
Higher PFAS levels reduce blood sugar improvements after teen bariatric surgery
A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before…
Christchurch daycare incident: Children reportedly injured by chemical burns, emergency services cordon off area
Multiple children have reportedly suffered chemical burns at a Christchurch daycare centre this afternoon. Police confirmed staff were…
YouTube attacks Australia’s world-first social media ban
“This law will not fulfil its promise to make kids safer online, and will, in fact, make Australian…
Serial child-sex abuser Gary Claude Wilson found guilty of 33 offences in Whangārei trial
He also took him to his home in Hikurangi and would offer him money, cigarettes and alcohol in…
Retinal organoids provide a powerful tool to diagnose and study Leber congenital amaurosis
Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is an inherited retinal disease leading to severe vision impairment from early infancy, affecting…
Government unveils ‘compassionate’ changes for parents of stillborn children
“Whetūrangitia was created with compassion and cultural safety at its heart. Enabling parents to complete a stillbirth registration…
Pneumococcal vaccination lowers antibiotic-resistant bacteria in children
Children in Guatemala who received a common vaccine that helps prevent pneumonia were less likely to carry antibiotic-resistant…
Innate immunity and metabolic stress drive a unique form of cell death
In several disease conditions, including infections and cancers, innate immune activation and nutrient scarcity occur together. A study…
HMD Global unveils XploraOne mini smartphone that does away with social media
The XploraOne does not have a web browser. The device features a rear camera with LED flash, a…
Christchurch school mouldy lunches: David Seymour labels principal a media ‘frequent flyer’, questions if food supplier is responsible
“I also note that this particular principal is a frequent flyer in the media, complaining about quite a…