Parents’ socioeconomic status is more important than prenatal behaviours to a future child’s health
Family socioeconomic position may be a more important determiner of children’s health than parental behaviours such as smoking, drinking or...
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Calls for regulation of toxic period product chemicals at largest ever menstrual health conference
Academics are calling on the government to introduce regulation to ban toxic chemicals from period projects as they launch the...
Landmark UK Biobank epigenetics study will reveal impact of genes and environment on health
A major epigenetics study using samples from UK Biobank will unlock new insights into the biological basis of human health...
Can an evening of immersion and connection to nature help people with chronic pain?
An awe-inspiring event aims to discover if the Nightingale’s famous song and the combination of music and nature can help...
Ultrasound has potential to alter how the brain responds to pain, study shows
Using ultrasound to stimulate a specific part of the brain could offer a non-invasive therapy that benefits those experiencing chronic...
At-home blood test and brain testing could screen people for dementia risk
A finger prick blood test combined with online brain testing - all done from home - could one day effectively...
Carers finding support through Exeter dementia research
A South West man whose wife was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia is encouraging others to take part...
Ketamine high NOT related to treatment success for people with alcohol problems, study finds
The psychedelic effects recreational users often seek from taking ketamine do not predict the therapeutic benefits for people being treated...
Menopause hormone therapy does not appear to impact dementia risk
A major review of prior research has found no evidence that menopause hormone therapy either increases or decreases dementia risk...