Wheat gluten causes inflammation in mice
Wheat gluten causes inflammation in mice
For those who love their carbs, look away now.
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Position will ‘expand’ virus study
Position will ‘expand’ virus study
A scientist at the forefront of the world’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been appointed to a major research role at the University of Otago.
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Exhibition to offer sight for homesick eyes
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Exhibition to offer sight for homesick eyes
They say colour is a power which directly influences the soul.
Rug up - another cold front hitting South Island
Rug up - another cold front hitting South Island
Another cold snap is sending shivers through the South, set to bring snow for all alpine passes in the South Island. It'll be chilly few days in Dunedin, as maximum temperatures won't reach double digits until Friday.
More wintry weather on way
More wintry weather on way
More cold, blustery and snowy weather is on the way next week. Dunedin's hills may get another dusting and warnings have been issued for alpine roads in the South.
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Overseas injury claims rising
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Overseas injury claims rising
As hundreds of southerners swap their winter coats for some cossies and a hot overseas beach holiday, this is the prime time of year for vacation-ruining accidents.
Calls for cancer treatment aftercare to become recognised step of regimen
Calls for cancer treatment aftercare to become recognised step of regimen
University of Otago cancer researchers are calling for "post-cancer treatment care" to be established as a distinct phase of the cancer care journey.
Pattern of symptoms linked to PTSD
Pattern of symptoms linked to PTSD
More than one "medically unexplained symptom" not fitting within a specific medical diagnosis, may be identifiers of a person with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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‘High’ avalanche risk as snowfall varies
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‘High’ avalanche risk as snowfall varies
"Extremely variable" snowfall amounts during July is causing "high" avalanche danger in the Southern Lakes region, and snow enthusiasts are now being urged to avoid back-country areas.
Closer transtasman ties urged
Closer transtasman ties urged
With China increasing its presence in the South Pacific, the New Zealand and Australian governments are being urged to work closer together to protect their economic interests and security.
City has warmest July since records began
City has warmest July since records began
Given all the rain and snow we have had over the past month, it may be difficult for some to believe Dunedin has just had its warmest July on record.
Fire at Pareora meat processing plant contained
Fire at Pareora meat processing plant contained
Firefighters have managed to contain a fire at a large meat processing plant at Pareora, south of Timaru.
Firefighters contain blaze at meat processing plant
Firefighters contain blaze at meat processing plant
Firefighters have managed to contain a fire at a large meat processing plant at Pareora, south of Timaru.
Stoneflies cheating death
Stoneflies cheating death
They are only about the size of a fingernail, but can still pull the wool over your eyes.
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Mystery Lotto winner 'likely from South Dunedin'
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Mystery Lotto winner 'likely from South Dunedin'
Rumours are rife about who South Dunedin’s newest millionaire is, as the winning Lotto ticket holder remains at large.
Trial ‘world-first’ in type 1 diabetes research
Trial ‘world-first’ in type 1 diabetes research
A "world-first opportunity" to use artificial pancreas technology has started for a group of young New Zealanders with type 1 diabetes who are struggling to control their blood glucose levels.
South in for battering of snow, strong wind
South in for battering of snow, strong wind
Get the winter woollies out again — much of the Southern region is in for some more snow.
Tuatara undergoes ‘touch-and-go’ surgery
Tuatara undergoes ‘touch-and-go’ surgery
A rare and respected patient is clawing his way back to health following a "touch-and-go" surgery on a cancerous tumour.
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Family excited as mum selected to represent NZ
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Family excited as mum selected to represent NZ
When Gwen Slote told her children she was going to represent New Zealand at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Thailand, they went straight to school and told anyone who would listen...
‘Honoured’ by Karolinska appointment
‘Honoured’ by Karolinska appointment
In terms of jobs in the medical education sector, few are more prestigious than being appointed as a foreign adjunct professor at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.