Charles Christensen+FollowType 2 Diabetes Isn’t Just for Adults AnymoreType 2 diabetes is showing up in more and more young Kiwis—kids, teens, and young adults. It’s way more aggressive in younger people, and our health system just isn’t ready for it. Only 1 in 4 young people with type 2 diabetes are hitting their blood sugar targets, and the numbers are rising fast, especially in Māori and Pacific communities. It’s not just about sugar—poverty, access to healthy food, and healthcare gaps are all in the mix. This is a wake-up call for NZ! #DiabetesAwareness #HealthCrisis #NewZealand #Health #BodyHealth90Share
Michael Flores+FollowAncient Bee Fossil Shakes Up EvolutionA 14.6-million-year-old bee fossil just turned up in New Zealand, and it’s totally messing with what scientists thought about bee evolution. This tiny Leioproctus bee doesn’t fit the usual family tree—its ancient roots suggest bees may have landed on the islands way earlier (and in weirder ways) than anyone guessed. Why are there so few native bees today? Turns out, ancient disasters and plant drama might be to blame. Fossil pollen could reveal even juicier secrets soon! #BeeFossil #EvolutionMystery #NewZealand #Science8732Share
