Mediterranean diet associated with decreased risk of dementia
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet – rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts – may help reduce the...
University of Exeter Medical School
Father’s campaign helps unlock genomic research answers for son with rare condition
A father has used his medical knowledge as a physician’s assistant to piece together seemingly unconnected global research and compel...
Physical activity and tailored support fails to deliver lasting benefits for smokers not ready to quit
Promoting physical activity and other behavioural support can help people wanting to reduce their smoking to quit in the short-term....
Poverty is linked to increased dementia risk, regardless of genetics
People who live in poverty are significantly more likely to develop dementia compared to people of higher socioeconomic status, regardless...
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study finds
Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale study. Researchers at the University of...
Art piece by Exeter medical student spurs British Red Cross action to help animals in crisis
A striking art piece by a University of Exeter medical student is encouraging British Red Cross volunteers across the South...
Documentary tracks space quest of surgeon who lost both legs
The incredible story of the space quest of a surgeon who specialised in amputation and lost both legs to sepsis...
£900,000 NIHR funding announced for robotic hip replacement study
Over £900,000 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) will fund ground-breaking research that will trial the...
Long-term view can be effective in reducing dating and relationship violence in schools
Schools need to take a long-term approach to reducing the global issue of dating and relationship violence in young people,...