Kids face a cliff edge in independence which can impact mental health
As thousands of children start secondary school experts have called for children to be given more opportunities for independence before...
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Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free
Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according...
Outdoor Play Research Centre launches at Exeter with landmark study into children’s play
The new Outdoor Play Research Centre has launched at the University of Exeter with a landmark study into children’s play...
Hub improves healthcare access for farmers and rural communities
Hundreds of farmers and people who live in rural areas are getting easier access to healthcare thanks to a market...
First UK specific ADHD toolkit now available to primary schools
A new ADHD toolkit from the University of Exeter is the first of its kind designed specifically to be used...
US Academic Receives University of Exeter Scholar Award Sponsored by the US-UK Fulbright Commission
A new scholar has been appointed to conduct a nine-month research study in Exeter under the US-UK Fulbright Commission’s educational...
UK faces ‘highly concerning’ wildfire risk this weekend – Exeter experts comment on heatwave
The UK may be facing its worst-ever risk of wildfires this weekend, a leading expert says. The warning comes as...
Antibiotics drive resistance in waterways – even after they break down
Antibiotics continue to drive resistance to bacteria, even after they are broken down in wastewater treatment plants and discharged into...
More outdoor play during preschool years linked to better mental health later in childhood
Children who spend more time playing outdoors between the ages of two and four may be less likely to develop...