Research For Life to launch appeal to double value of grants

Research For Life (RFL), the Wellington Medical Research Foundation, today announced that it will launch its first Annual Appeal next Monday, 17 October, with the ambitious goal of doubling the value of research and travel grants it awards each year.

New blood pressure treatment possible

For the first time in more than 15 years, a new drug treatment for high blood pressure is in development.

Wellington Medical Researchers invited to apply for grants

Research For Life (RFL), invites Wellington-based medical researchers to apply for research and travel grants. The closing date for the next round of RFL grant applications is Wednesday, 14 September 2016.

'Superficial' EPA report 'ignores harmful effects from herbicide ingredients'

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its re-analysis of the risks from glyphosate - a main ingredient in the commonly used herbicide Roundup. [1]

Study looks at protein plus exercise to improve type 2 diabetes

Exercise has been shown to improve the health of people with type 2 diabetes. But the benefits of exercise vary greatly between people, meaning some benefit more than others. Now, researchers from Massey University’s School of Sport and Exercise believe they may have discovered why.

Can protein plus exercise improve type 2 diabetes?

Exercise has been shown to improve the health of people with type 2 diabetes. But the benefits of exercise vary greatly between people, meaning some benefit more than others. Now, researchers from Massey University’s School of Sport and Exercise believe they may have discovered why.

Putting the spotlight on potash

By Lloyd Glenny, Ravensdown Product Manager Fertiliser

Hand and face transplants becoming more common says Kiwi surgeon

Boston-based New Zealand reconstructive plastic surgeon Simon Talbot says hand and face transplants are now becoming more common and most patients do very well.

World Scleroderma Day 29th June

World Scleroderma day gives the chance for the people with Scleroderma and their families to burn the torch, to the world, to help raise awareness. You need to be strong to cope with this condition and we stand together.

What is Scleroderma?

Pacific Edge and MKM Health win NZ Healthcare Innovation awards

 A non-invasive diagnostic system that checks urine samples for signs of bladder cancer and enables patients to get a fast, accurate diagnosis has won the Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) Innovation Award for 2016.