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Light physical activity shows great promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary

18 December 2023

Increased 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 Network

11 December 2023

The 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.

Research calls for urgent focus to reduce the impact of extreme heat on chronic diseases linked to urban environments

7 December 2023

Advanced tools and more experimental studies are needed to urgently understand the impact of extreme heat events on urban health and wellbeing in the UK.

Bristol co-development will give AI window into complex human activity

1 December 2023

More 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 foods

27 November 2023

New 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.

University of Bristol joins innovative therapeutic drug discovery partnership

22 November 2023

The University of Bristol has joined the Evotec beLAB1407 BRIDGE Partnership, an innovative venture aiming to advance new therapeutic drug discoveries.

Young people less likely to study at university if mother has maternal depression

16 November 2023

Young 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.

20 University of Bristol academics named on Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list

15 November 2023

A total of 20 University of Bristol academics have been named on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list - up by three on last year.

Novel Bristol therapeutic to target atheroschlerosis

24 June 2024

Scientists at the University of Bristol have uncovered a new disease driving mechanism which they are aiming to target to help treat the development of atherosclerotic plaques.

Increased threat of war enhances pup survival

15 November 2023

Animal 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.