Strong performance for Exeter subjects in global THE rankings
Two subject areas at the University of Exeter now feature in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University...
Health and Community Sciences
TB harnesses part of immune defence system to cause infection
Scientists have made a discovery that helps explain why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis(TB) – and...
International research breakthrough for remote Alzheimer’s testing
A groundbreaking international study has demonstrated that Alzheimer's disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that...
Menopause hormone therapy does not appear to impact dementia risk
A major review of prior research has found no evidence that menopause hormone therapy either increases or decreases dementia risk...
Epilepsy can lead to earlier deaths in people with intellectual disabilities
A combination of missed prevention opportunities and health inequalities can result in the early deaths of people living with epilepsy...
Unique Nursing degree apprenticeship offers 15-month route to degree
A unique new Degree Apprenticeship to upskill Nursing Associates to become Registered Nurses in 15 months is launching at the University of Exeter. Subject to approval by the...
Exemplary students from health-related disciplines honoured at awards celebrations
Supporting ethnic minority women and helping students from widening participation backgrounds apply to study healthcare degrees were just some of...
Shingles vaccine most promising common drug to potentially prevent Alzheimer’s – research
A new study has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The research...
Exeter plays key role in new toolkit to prevent falls in over 65s
A new digital toolkit designed to help reduce falls in older adults has been launched with the help of the...