Earlier diagnosis and better care needed for ME and Long COVID patients, report finds
Significant improvement in the diagnosis and care of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and Long COVID is urgently needed across NHS and...
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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...
Exeter appoints new Associate Dean for Medical Education
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Laura Mongan to the Medical School in the post of Associate Dean for Medical Education. Laura joins...
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...
Watching nature scenes can reduce pain, new study shows
A new neuroimaging study has revealed that viewing nature can help ease how people experience pain, by reducing the brain...