Light physical activity as a child is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes
Increased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore the risk of...
University of Exeter Medical School
Single genomic test could speed up diagnoses for rare genetic diseases
A new approach to analysing exome sequencing data reliably detects large-scale genetic changes and could reduce the number of genetic...
Study will test use of brain training games for better brain health in long Covid
A new study is being launched by experts at the University of Exeter to look at whether online brain training...
Being sedentary as a child significantly increases risk of premature vascular damage
Childhood sedentariness has been identified as a cause of premature vascular damage, but engaging in light physical activity could reduce...
Smart probe for oesophageal cancer diagnosis begins human trials
Surgeons and scientists are now undertaking clinical trials for a pioneering new technique that could detect and diagnose one of the...
Greener streets linked to better sleep
Living on a greener street or having views of blue spaces from your home will help you sleep for longer....
Exeter Researchers awarded NIHR Senior Investigator status
Two academics at the University of Exeter have been awarded prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior...
Genetic condition haemochromatosis linked to higher levels of disease in older people
A largescale new study has found that some people whose genetics are linked to the common iron overload condition haemochromatosis...
New Digital Health Hub launches in South West England and Wales
Exeter is part of a consortium of universities across the South West of England and Wales that have come together...