Nick Wilson
NZ - A Lifeboat for Humanity?
We talk to Professor Nick Wilson from the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago, about research that has found New Zealand, Australia and Iceland could act as island refuges to save… Audio
Bond: My name's James, I'm an alcoholic
University of Otago researchers say James Bond was an alcoholic who needed treatment. The researchers analysed 007's drinking in 24 Bond movies between 1962 and 2015. It's been published in the… Audio
WWI's health impacts felt for generations
We're just starting to really understand the toll World War 1 had on the health of New Zealanders. Veterans kept dying after D-Day, from war wounds, psychological trauma, and other illnesses… Audio
Low level lead linked to early deaths
U.S research has linked lead exposure to more than a quarter of a million premature deaths each year. Audio
Not enough drinking fountains in playgrounds
One of the great, free options for keeping the kids occupied in summer is taking them to the local park. But on a hot day they may be hard pressed to cool off with a drink of water. Audio
Where have all the fountains gone?
Of the 47 water fountains owned by the Wellington City Council, almost half are in a state of dereliction. Audio
Study says salt isn't the enemy
Nick Wilson from the University of Otago talks about whether salt really is the enemy of good health. Audio
Lead exposure in 1970s and 80s leads to lower IQ - study
New research by the Dunedin Study has found a small but significant drop in the IQ levels of children exposed to high levels of lead in petrol in the 1970s and 80s. Audio
Should TV shows showing smoking be restricted.
As the push to make New Zealand smoke free gathers steam a new study is suggesting that TV shows depicting smoking should be given an 'R' rating. Audio
Designing healthier low-cost bread
How can we make healthier low-cost bread? A team at the University of Otago, in Wellington, has studied bread design from the perspective of reducing the risk of heart disease, while keeping… Audio
The price of life calculator
How much is a life worth? Can we put a price on the most precious commodity of them all? In country with a publicly funded health system, society has to do just that. A group of public health… Audio
Study finds salt kills six times more people than car crashes
New research out of Australia claims that salt kills more people than car crashes. Audio
Is government being gutless over obesity initiative?
The government is rolling out a plan to tackle obesity and other health problems. But public health experts are skeptical about whether it will work. Otago University Associate Professor of Public… Audio
Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
This Tuesday and Friday mark the 68th anniversary of the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Wayne explores some of the enduring myths surrounding these tragic events, and Chris follows up… Audio
Smoking and Public Health
Public health researchers are concerned that smoking and secondhand smoke continue to be significant global health burdens Audio
Poor food caused high rates of illness at Gallipoli
Food that even the enemy didn't want was the staple diet of the New Zealand troops at Gallipoli, and a newly-released study shows it was also dangerous for their health. Andrew McRae talks to… Audio
Low salt diets
In a study made public today, the researchers said they were able to put together a diet that cost less than nine dollars a day, and one that cost less than 15 dollars a day, that they say fulfilled… Audio
Smoking on footpaths should be banned: researchers
Smoking has already been banished from workplaces, restaurants and even some parks - and now a new study suggests it should be banned on public streets too. Audio
New laws cost about $3.5 million to produce
Researchers at Otago University have found that on average it costs about three and a half million dollars to produce a new law and say the figure will help governments decide if legislation is the… Audio
