Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure—at least in the short term
Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure—at least in the short term—but the longer term effects are unclear, finds...
Amani Gardner
How GPS helps older drivers stay on the roads
Sat Nav systems help keep older drivers on the roads for longer, according to new research. A new study published...
Smartwatches may help control diabetes through exercise
Wearable mobile health technology could help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) to stick to exercise regimes that help them...
Wild swimming boosts mental health more than open air pools
A large-scale study has found that wild swimming in lakes, rivers, or the ocean is linked to significantly higher levels...
Increased use of chest x-rays linked to earlier lung cancer diagnosis and improved survival
A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant link between the frequency of chest x-ray referrals from GPs and earlier diagnosis...
Exeter Professors honoured with Senior investigator award
Two Professors at the University of Exeter have been awarded National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator...
The Mystery of Diatom Movement Uncovered in New Study
Researchers at the University of Exeter have discovered the secret behind the movement of diatoms, tiny single-celled algae that play...
More work needed on children’s supervised toothbrushing programmes
Barriers to running supervised toothbrushing programmes for young children must be overcome if the UK government is to successfully tackle...
International collaboration raises funding to combat escalating threat of fungal AMR
A new collaboration between the University of Exeter and a leading health and life sciences institution in Latin America will...