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...
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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...
More menopausal symptoms linked to poorer brain function in later life
Experiencing more menopausal symptoms is linked to poorer brain function and warnings signs associated with dementia in later life, according...
Exeter to lead £6.5 million government-funded hub to help NHS slash carbon footprint
Developing new ways to help the NHS dramatically cut its carbon footprint will be the focus of a new UK-wide...
New research highlights wide variation in prostate cancer testing between GP practices
A largescale study has found huge variation between GP practices on whether they are likely to pick up prostate cancer...
Exceptional students honoured at Medical School awards evening
Walking 40 miles along the Cornish coast and competing in an international ironman are just some of the achievements recognised...
Mouth bacteria may hold insight into future brain function
The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age,...
Regularly seeing the same GP could free up NHS appointments, research shows
New research indicates that regularly seeing the same GP could reduce workload in practices and hospitals, potentially freeing up appointments...