Boat noise affects size and survival skills of reef fish
Coral reef fish that are exposed to motorboat noise grow up smaller and less able to dodge predators, new research...
Month: August 2026
Professor David Strain appointed Chief Medical Advisor at Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has appointed Professor David Strain as its new Chief Medical Advisor Professor Strain – who will...
HRT linked to lower dementia risk in large UK study
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of dementia, particularly for certain groups of women - according to a...
World’s largest menstrual fluid biobank will transform understanding of menstrual health
A new UK study will seek to help women get faster, better treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, through creating one...
Poetic response to Ronald Duncan installed on South West Coast Path
An innovative piece of creative writing and sound art, inspired by the artistic legacy of West Country author Ronald Duncan,...
GCSE success for teenagers taking part in pioneering university and college project to reduce South West “NEET” numbers
Teenagers who took part in a pioneering project led by educational experts to tackle the South West’s “NEET” crisis are...
Genetic risk score identifies nearly one in five MODY referrals with hidden type 1 diabetes
Incorporating a genetic risk score into standard testing for a genetic form of diabetes which affects young people could identify...
Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free
Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according...
New set of international rules needed to protect health of fishing stocks, study shows
The global community should work at establishing an array of new international legal rules to protect the health of fishing...