66-year-old finishes 200th marathon in 200 days
A retired banker is now thought to be the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland...
Health
NHS policies to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective
Current NHS policies designed to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective, according to new research. ...
£15.5 million to continue South West health research partnership
A partnership that carries out vital health research across the South West Peninsula to directly benefit patients and NHS services...
“Cocktails” of common pharmaceuticals in our waterways may promote antibiotic resistance
New research has shown, for the first time, how mixtures of commonly used medications which end up in our waterways...
Exeter boosts global fight against antifungal resistance with £2.8m funding
As the threat of drug‑resistant fungal infections grows into a serious global health concern, the University of Exeter is taking...
Dental shame stops people seeking help for oral health issues, study warns
Shame can lead people to avoid getting treatment for dental issues, potentially worsening oral health inequalities, a new study warns....
Researchers discover of a new type of diabetes in babies
Advanced DNA sequencing technologies and a new model of stem cell research has enabled an international team to discover a...
Covid inquiry report highlights impact on children and young people’s mental health
An Exeter professor presented her new report on the impact of the pandemic on children and young people’s mental health...
Hidden genetic risk could delay diabetes diagnosis for Black and Asian men
A common but often undiagnosed genetic condition may be causing delays in type 2 diabetes diagnoses and increasing the risk...