Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

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...

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...

Iconic bluefin tuna tagged in northeast England after returning for first time in 60 years

Atlantic bluefin tuna have recolonised waters off northeast England for the first time in 60 years – and a team of University of Exeter researchers have tagged...

Outdoor Play Research Centre launches at Exeter with landmark study into children’s play

The new Outdoor Play Research Centre has launched at the University of Exeter with a landmark study into children’s play...

Sugar molecule could help protect against a dangerous hospital fungus

Researchers have developed a potential new  approach against the highly drug resistant hospital fungus Candida auris. They have discovered that...