University produces world’s most accurate IVF predictor
Researchers have produced a calculator which gives the most accurate reading yet on the potential success of IVF treatment. The free calculator can be found at: www.ivfpredict.com
Faculty of Health Sciences
Early menstruation linked to increased risk of depression
Girls who begin menstruating at an early age are at greater risk of depressive symptoms and during their adolescence, according to new research by academics from the University of Bristol and the University of Cambridge.
Processed food diet in early childhood diet may lower subsequent IQ
Research by academics at the University of Bristol have found that a poor diet associated with high fat, sugar and processed food content in early childhood may lower IQ, while a healthy diet, associated with high intakes of nutrient rich foods may do the opposite.
Specific kidney cell could be key in the treatment of kidney failure in diabetes
New research by academics in the University's School of Clinical Sciences has found a cell in the kidney called the podocyte could be the key to understanding why kidney failure in diabetes happens.
A jog a day keeps osteoporosis away
A short burst of vigorous physical activity like running and jogging is important for building bones in children, whereas more gentle exercise like walking, even for a longer period, has little effect, according to new research on 1,748 15-year-old boys and girls from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC/Children of the 90s) based at the University of Bristol.
New guide to diagnosing your health by Bristol doctor
A new book, Diagnosing Your Health Symptoms For Dummies® , by experienced family doctor and University of Bristol lecturer, Knut Schroeder is published this month.
New research into chronic condition reveals long-term cost to UK economy
Myalgic Encephalopathy [ME] or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome [CFS] causes severe debilitating fatigue and affects up to 2.6 per cent of adults in Britain. New University of Bristol research, published today [15 Sep], into the impact of the illness on employment and productivity has estimated lost earnings of over £102 million a year to the UK economy.
Is there a link between obesity, chronic illness and bullying?
A study exploring the prevalence of overweight and obesity in nine-year-olds and its associations with chronic illness and bullying will be presented today [Wednesday 6 July] at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Academic Primary Care hosted by the University of Bristol's Academic Unit of Primary Health Care.
Babies weaned on home-cooked fruit and veg more likely to eat ‘5 a day’ as children
Babies weaned on home-cooked fruit and vegetables are more likely to eat fruit and vegetables as children, according to recent research.
Bristol hosts major primary health care conference
Health experts from across the world will gather in Bristol this week for the 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC). The conference, which will runs from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 July 2011 is hosted this year by the Academic Unit of Primary Health Care at the University of Bristol.