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The Science & Technology desk gathers a weekly digest of impactful and interesting research publications and developments at…
Why osteoporosis is catching NZ men off guard
Paulette Crowley Contributing writer·New Zealand Listener· 9 Feb, 2026 05:06 PM6 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to…
Drainlayer, panel beater loses fight for cover from ACC for lung disease because of pet parrot
In his later career as a panel beater, he was regularly exposed to paint fumes and significant metal…
Dengue cases surge in Cook Islands as Health NZ warns Kiwi travellers
Someone else at the resort where Nicholson stayed also had dengue fever confirmed. “When I got home, I…
Why fruit fly brains might one day help humans ward off Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
Nicky Pellegrino Health writer·New Zealand Listener· 3 Feb, 2026 05:15 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to…
CT researchers looked at exercise and cancer. What they found
Rachel Perry, PhD, has spent most of her scientific life thinking about how the body moves energy around—how…
Thailand tightens airport health screening for passengers from West Bengal amidst Nipah Virus alert
Enhanced disease control measures have been rolled out at major international airports, such as increasing the frequency of cleaning…
Weekly health update | Mpox no longer considered a continental public health emergency
Africa CDC has ended mpox’s continental emergency status, moving toward a longer-term, country-led response. Ethiopia is nearing the…
Diet vs exercise: which is more important?
Tegan Taylor: Norman, are you familiar with the game ‘Would You Rather’? Norman Swan: No, but what would…
AI can flag risks for more than 100 health conditions using a single night’s sleep, study shows
Published on 12/01/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 A new artificial intelligence (AI) model can tell whether a person is…
Scientists Decode Sleep Patterns to Forecast Your Future Health Risks
Credit: WPixz on Shutterstock Like a drowsy crystal ball, AI can now use sleep to predict your medical…
Does tracking your health data make you healthier?
Customers can get full body scans in less than an hour in private clinics like Prenuvo, here in…