Lisa Te Morenga
Tobacco regulation roles could be axed
Sweeping job cuts proposed at the Ministry of Health could see five of thirteen roles in tobacco regulation axed.
The five jobs are proposed to be disestablished after the government made a U-turn on… Audio
Health Coalition Aotearoa urges more dental preventative action
There's been a lot of talk in the news about teeth and dental care lately. The Greens are keen to see free dental care, and on Saturday, Labour made a promise for free dental care for Kiwis under 30… Audio
Poor quality food behind most Type 2 diabetes cases - study
According to new international research seven out 10 new cases of Type 2 diabetes globally are caused by a "suboptimal diet".
That includes too much red and processed meats, refined carbs and sugary… Video, Audio
The Panel with Cas Carter and Alan McElroy (Part 2)
Panellists Cas Carter and Alan McElroy discuss how the rising cost of fruits and vegetables could impact our nutrition, the need for flood protection and our affinity for going about our day barefoot.
…NZ companies among top offenders for exporting sugary drinks
New Zealand companies listed among the top offenders for sugary drink exports to the Pacific amid a regional NCD crisis. Audio
Simple sugar gel treatment for babies tops awards
The Royal Society - Te Apārangi celebrated the achievements and contributions of New Zealand's leading researchers at its annual award ceremony on Thursday. The winners came from a wide variety of… Audio
2019 research winners a diverse bunch
The Royal Society – Te Apārangi has celebrated the achievements & contributions of New Zealand’s top researchers at its 2019 award ceremony. Audio
Honour a sweet reward for sugar research
Dr Lisa Te Morenga has won the 2019 Hamilton Award for her internationally significant research on sugar and its impacts on health. Audio
Our Changing World for 17 October 2019
New Zealand's 2019 Research Honours winners include Lisa Te Morenga for her work on sugar, Ocean Mercier for science communication and Rutherford Medal winner Jane Harding for work with babies &… Audio
Mental health and diet - a rebuttal
Earlier this week we had a chat with Sarah Wilson about how a person's diet can affect their mental health. Victoria University's Lisa Te Morenga didn't agree with everything she said, and joins us to… Audio
Eating alone could be dangerous
Sitting down to eat with your family may seem more unrealistic as we get busier and as home life changes but it could be the key to keeping you healthy. New research has found eating alone increases… Audio
ABs swap Coke for Pepsi
Dr Lisa Te Morenga talks about the nutritional value of sports drinks and the ethics of the All Blacks being sponsored by companies which make them. Audio
Fruit labelled as enemy
Consumers in Australia are turning away from fruit after being told of the high sugar content of fruit juice. The Panel speak to Dr Lisa Te Morenga about the truth about fruit. Audio
Sugar: Desirable But Deadly
Sugar is linked to a number of health issues, from diabetes to heart disease, and is found in large quantities in many kinds of foods Audio
New study shows high sugar diet increases risk of heart disease
A new study has found a high sugar diet increases the risk of heart disease regardless Audio
Sugar in the firing line
Nutritional scientist at the University of Otago Lisa Te Morenga and public health physician Dr Simon Thornley are part of Fizz, a group of researchers and doctors who have come together to advocate… Audio