Light physical activity shows great promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary18 December 2023Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA) may completely reverse the adverse process. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may only reduce the effect. The study, published in Nature Communications, was conducted in collaboration between the universities of Bristol and Exeter, University of Colorado and the University of Eastern Finland.
GW4 sparks interdisciplinary collaboration with new Mental Health Research Network11 December 2023The GW4 Alliance has launched a new cross-institutional Mental Health Research Network, designed to connect investigators, foster new conversations, share knowledge and spark new research collaborations across the universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter.
Bristol co-development will give AI window into complex human activity1 December 2023More than 1,400 hours of footage capturing humans performing tasks simultaneously from their point of view and externally, will help give AI models an understanding of how humans carry out activities.
New research finds that ultra-processed foods taste no better than less processed foods27 November 2023New research that compared the taste perception of less processed foods with ultra-processed foods (UPFs), found participants viewed UPFs no more pleasant tasting than less processed foods. The University of Bristol-led findings, published in the journal Appetite today [27 November], supports the theory that humans are programmed to learn to like foods with more equal amounts of carbohydrate and fat. Carbohydrate (including sugars) and fat provide most of the calories in human diets.
Young people less likely to study at university if mother has maternal depression16 November 2023Young people whose mothers experienced periods of depression during their lifetime were less likely to study at university, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. The study is published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Increased threat of war enhances pup survival15 November 2023Animal offspring may survive better when their groups are in greater conflict with rival factions, research from the University of Bristol has shown for the first time.
Assisted dying ethical review published7 November 2023The Minister for Health and Social Services has published the Assisted Dying in Jersey Ethical Review report, which has contributions by three experts of medical law and ethics from the universities of Bristol, Manchester and Toronto.
Biosciences and AI merge with launch of new UKRI Network6 November 2023Bringing artificial intelligence (AI) and biosciences together to tackle major societal challenges is the aim of a new five-year £1.6m project involving the University of Bristol and several other UK universities.
Groundbreaking genomics project will improve global diversity in population health insight13 October 2023An international collaboration is aiming to improve global health by uncovering the effects of genomic and environmental diversity on differences in disease risk observed across the global population, thanks to a new partnership of 20 research groups from around the world.
Jet lag disorder associated with shift work can lead to brain changes increasing appetite12 October 2023Scientists have uncovered why night shift work is associated with changes in appetite in a new University of Bristol-led study. The findings, published in Communications Biology, could help the millions of people that work through the night and struggle with weight gain.
Bristol part of £42 million boost for mental health research to unlock new treatments27 September 2023The University of Bristol is part of a £42.7 million ‘Mental Health Mission’ announced by the Government to accelerate research into mental health conditions, including those impacting children. The research will develop radical new treatments, improve the speed and accuracy of diagnosis and increase the use of technology to free up clinician time.
Study shines light on successes of PReCePT programme21 September 2023The success of PReCePT, a programme to increase the use of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, has been highlighted in a study led by National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West) researchers including from the University of Bristol.
Could measuring ultrasonic vocalisations help refine rat welfare?19 September 2023Listening to rats' ultrasonic vocalisations could help provide a method to measure the impact of potential refinements on rat welfare without needing to remove the animals from their home cage.
COVID-19 grief disorder rates ‘higher than expected’19 September 2023Cases of Prolonged Grief Disorder among people bereaved during the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be significantly higher than pre-pandemic, indicates new research from the University of Bristol and Cardiff University.
Weight management intervention for adolescents wins ASO Ken Clare Award for involving public in obesity research15 September 2023An intervention aimed at helping adolescents manage their weight has won the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) Ken Clare Award for excellence in patient and public involvement and engagement with obesity research. The intervention is part of the AIM2Change study and was jointly developed by Bristol BRC’s researchers and young people living with obesity, during a series of workshops and therapy sessions.
Obesity-related stigma linked to political views and welfare attitudes7 September 2023Views around obesity are closely tied up with political values and wider social attitudes, suggesting that tackling weight stigma may require tackling other forms of stigma, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.
Artworks offer glimpse into emotional impact of energy use in the near future5 September 2023An art commission led by a University of Bristol academic designed to ask important questions about the potential mental and emotional impacts of future energy use will go on display at the V&A Museum in London later this month.
First-of-its-kind ‘Carry Naloxone’ app launches to help save lives31 August 2023A new app to access naloxone, the life-saving medicine to prevent an opioid overdose, is launched in Somerset today on International Overdose Awareness Day [31 August]. The app, which is supported by University of Bristol research, is the first-of-its kind in England.
New Bristol Evidence Synthesis Group awarded £2.5m27 July 2023A new University of Bristol-based evidence synthesis team has been awarded £2.5 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Dogs provide critical support for homeless people, study finds25 July 2023Homeless people and their dogs have a mutually beneficial relationship, with the dogs providing critical support for their owners' emotional and mental health while owners make every effort to protect the dog and meet their welfare needs, new research has found.