Health news

Improving cardiac arrest survival rates

More lives could be saved if community responders were equipped with portable automated external defibrillators (AEDs), a new study shows.

Q&A: Nutrition Matters

Emerita Prof Elaine Rush answers common questions about food, from BMI and fats to fasting and ultra-processed foods, with practical, evidence-based advice

 'No significant improvement': new study

Double Sequential Defibrillation research across Aotearoa has found the cardiac arrest technique did not show significant improvement in survival rates.

Q&A: Brain Matters

Ever wondered why you forget last week’s dinner but remember lyrics from decades ago? Professor Alice Theadom answers your most common brain questions.

World-First brain WOF launched at AUT

A world-leading warrant of fitness for the brain, which will identify long-term health risks, has been developed by AUT.

Boost for AUT immunology research

Improved health outcomes for Māori and Pacific people will result from a major boost to AUT’s immunology research expertise.

Q&A: Teeth Matters

If you’ve ever wondered why it’s so expensive to go to the dentist Chanae Ihimaera, Senior Lecturer in Oral Health is here to answer your dental questions.

How to get a second dental opinion

If the dental bill has ever made you gulp, you’re far from alone - so what questions should you ask to make sure you're getting the correct treatment?

AUT hosts talk on future of health

AUT hosted sector leaders at North Campus to explore how innovation, equity and workforce development will shape the future of health in Aotearoa.

Debunking 5 TBI myths

Touching the lives of an average 110 people each day in Aotearoa, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is much more common than any of us would like it to be.