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...
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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....
Urgent work needed to tackle “substantial” digital health inequality, study recommends
Millions of people are suffering from digital health inequality because of poverty, experts have warned. A new study says urgent...
Prestigious legal honour for pioneering University of Exeter school resources
Pioneering University of Exeter resources designed to help children learn at school about the consequences of family breakdowns have been...
New report highlights vital contribution of ‘virtual schools’ for children in care
A new study highlights the vital contribution of ‘virtual schools’ for children in care and recommends ten ways to improve...
One in five children and young people had a probable mental disorder in 2023
One in five children and young people in England aged eight to 25 had a probable mental disorder in 2023,...
New study reveals molecular causes of rare neurological condition in children
A new study involving the University of Exeter has identified the molecular defects underlying a complex developmental brain condition in...
Roaming seabirds need ocean-wide protection
Seabirds roam far and wide in the Indian Ocean – so they need ocean-wide protection, new research shows. All other...
Clearing mangroves makes ‘muddification’ worse
Clearing mangroves to stop estuaries getting clogged with mud actually makes the problem worse, new research shows. The study focussed...