Cholesterol-lowering drugs could reduce the risk of dementia, study finds
Low cholesterol can reduce the risk of dementia, a new University of Bristol-led study with more than a million participants has shown.
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Tweeting at night linked with worse mental wellbeing, new study finds
Posting on Twitter (also known as X) throughout the night is associated with worse mental wellbeing, according to a new study from the University of Bristol published in Scientific Reports today [10th October].
Distribution of fat could influence cancer risk, study suggests
How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The international study is published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) today [24 September].
New Mental Health Research Group launches to support young people
Mental health problems can have a significant impact on people’s lives, with most emerging before the age of 25. Working in partnership with local organisations to enhance and complement existing mental health services, a new Mental Health Research Group (MHRG) has launched today [15 September].
Child deaths higher during winter in England, new analysis finds
More child deaths occur in winter months compared with the rest of the year, new findings by the University of Bristol-led National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) have shown. The findings are published today [10 September]. NCMD records all child deaths in England before their 18th birthday.
Head of Bristol Medical School prepares for latest epic challenge in 20-year swimming history
“Prioritise making time for what makes you happy,” says Professor Chrissie Thirlwell, who as well as being a Medical Oncologist and Head of the University of Bristol Medical School, is about to embark on the latest in a 20-year journey across the world’s seas as she raises money for a charity close to her heart.
Pioneering research reveals worldwide scale of Hepatitis C among babies and children
A new study, coinciding with World Hepatitis day, has estimated for the first time the number of children born globally with hepatitis C virus.
New genetic analysis predicts risk of adult obesity from childhood
A new genetic analysis using data from over five million people has provided a clearer understanding of the risk of going on to live with obesity. New research led by the Universities of Copenhagen and Bristol shows analysing genes at a young age may support early strategies to prevent obesity developing later in life.
University experts team up with Team GB hockey Olympian to make school PE kits fitter for purpose and put ball in pupils’ court
Top researchers have united with Team GB hockey player and sports inclusivity trailblazer Tess Howard MBE on a mission to help teenage girls feel more comfortable in their school PE uniforms – and own bodies – in a bid to boost self-confidence and sports participation.
Research reveals majority of children who die in England have life-limiting conditions and exposes inequities in palliative care provision
New research shows the majority of child deaths in England were among children with life-limiting conditions and highlights key shortcomings with their end-of-life care, prompting calls for urgent reform to tackle inequities in care.
Inspirational Bristol student overcomes eating disorder to graduate as a doctor
An inspirational student whose dream of becoming a doctor was threatened after battling an eating disorder and learning that her BMI was below the General Medical Council’s fitness to practise threshold wants to show others that perseverance pays off as she graduates from the University of Bristol with a distinction in medicine. In the top 5% of her class, she’s now set to begin her first rotation in geriatrics — a field close to her heart — at an NHS hospital in Chesterfield and Derby.
Bristol graduate overcomes life-changing injuries to fulfil dream of becoming a doctor
“It’s never too late” – these are the words Paul Edwards stands by, as he achieves his dream of graduating as a doctor from the University of Bristol. It's a milestone that almost never came as Paul’s journey to medicine began not with a university offer, but with a life-changing accident.
International experts and patients unite to help ensure all patients are fully informed before consenting to new surgical procedures
Leading doctors, researchers, and lawyers have joined forces with patient representatives and created the first-ever information guide to better support and protect patients across the world who are considering pioneering, but also potentially risky, surgery.
New study finds routine vaccination holds key to reducing future mpox outbreaks in England
Continuing to vaccinate for mpox through a routine targeted programme for gay and bisexual men delivered by sexual health services will greatly reduce the number of cases and save the NHS millions, new research has found.
New exhibition explores mental health and community through art
How does it feel to live in Weston-super-Mare when you are struggling with your mental health? What resources exist in the local community – and what barriers are there to accessing them? A new free exhibition coming to Weston Museum from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 17 July explores these questions through the creative storytelling of people who often feel excluded.
‘Good’ fats and inflammation: more complex than first thought
Omega-3 fatty acids, popularly believed to reduce inflammation in the body, appear to increase certain inflammatory markers, researchers have found.
A new bedtime recall exercise may enhance memory in older adults with and without Alzheimer's Disease
A straightforward nightly activity may act as a memory-boosting tool, a new study led by the University of Bristol has revealed.
£2.5 million for largest trial to improve outcomes from treatment for blocked leg arteries
Blocked leg arteries – often caused by diabetes or smoking – are very common, but if left untreated can lead to amputation, or even death. To improve blood flow, a procedure called an angioplasty is usually carried out, with patients given blood-thinning drugs afterwards. A new trial led by North Bristol NHS Trust, in collaboration with the University of Bristol and the Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University, will compare three commonly prescribed blood-thinning tablets to find out which works best.
Suspended children are twice as likely to be involved in violence, even when accounting for their behaviour, finds new report
A new study report has found that, even whilst controlling for a range of factors including measures of behavioural difficulties, children who are suspended or excluded from school are still nearly two and a half times more likely to become involved in violence and four and a half times more likely to offend compared to those who have not been suspended or excluded.
Research suggests earlier kitten neutering does not affect bodyweight in later life
Cats that are neutered at four months old compared to the traditional six months old are not at any greater risk of weight problems as they age, new research has found.