Study will test whether blocking brain inflammation can help treat Parkinson’s disease
A new study programme funded by F. Hoffmann‐La Roche Ltd aims to understand the role of inflammation in the brain...
University of Exeter Medical School
Risk of young-onset dementia could be reduced through targeting health and lifestyle factors
Researchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia. The findings challenge the notion that genetics are...
Light exercise could be the key to reversing childhood obesity linked to sedentariness
Increased sedentary time as a child through adolescence is directly linked to childhood obesity, but new research has found light...
Digital training programme improves quality of life for care residents with dementia – even during the Covid-19 pandemic
Quality of life for people with dementia living in residential and nursing home care substantially improved after staff took part...
NHS Chief Amanda Pritchard receives honorary degree from the University of Exeter
The head of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Exeter for her...
High cholesterol caused by childhood sedentariness could be reversed with light physical activity
Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and...
New research calls for improvements in follow-up care for older people after surgery
Scientists at the University of Exeter and NIHR ARC South West Peninsula (PenARC) have published new research which could influence...
Zinc shows promise as surprising emerging treatment for thrush
New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections (thrush), by shedding new light...
Cornwall awarded nearly £5m to tackle health inequalities in local communities
Nearly £5m has been awarded to form a research collaboration that will help improve people’s health and wellbeing in Cornwall....