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Only 14% of people around the world can access top level palliative care, study finds

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter17th December 2019News Scotland

Just 14% of people around the world have access to top level palliative care services that allow them to die with dignity, a new study has found. Researchers found more

Report: Working with people who commit hate crime – Iriss Insight

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter12th December 2019Reports & Resources

Hate crime can have a devastating impact on individuals, families, communities and the very fabric of society. However, there is a remarkable dearth of research on the most effective ways

Frequent long sleepers and nappers ‘at increased risk of stroke’, new research

By Jemma Crew, Health and Science Correspondent12th December 2019News England

Lying in, long midday naps and disrupted sleep are all linked to an increased risk of stroke of up to 85%, research shows. People who sleep more than nine hours

Study finds wide variation in consistency of care in NHS weight management programmes

By Douglas Barrie, Reporter2nd December 2019News Scotland

A lack of consistency in reporting on obesity across the UK has created a postcode lottery for patient care, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Glasgow

Playing board games ‘more likely to keep you mentally sharp in later life’

By The Press Association26th November 201926th November 2019News Scotland

People who play board games and cards are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, according to a new study. Psychologists at the University of Edinburgh tested more

Report highlights strain on ageing parents caring for their autistic children into adulthood

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter20th November 2019News England

Older people – some in their 80s and 90s – are caring for adult children with severe learning disabilities or autism, a report has found. Researchers say the study, by

Lower income to blame for poor attainment of children brought up by single mothers

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter20th November 2019News England

A lower income has the greatest impact on the development of child brought up by a single mother, not poor parenting skills, a study has found. Researchers at the universities

Study finds wearable glucose monitors may benefit diabetics with memory problems

By Sam Russell, Reporter19th November 2019Education & Training

Older people with diabetes and memory problems would benefit from using wearable glucose monitors, a study suggests. The devices help people with diabetes manage their condition by reducing the need

Long-term smokers who switch to vaping ‘see health improve within a month’

By Jemma Crew, Health and Science Correspondent16th November 2019News Scotland

Long-term smokers who switched to vaping were halfway towards achieving the vascular health of a non-smoker within a month, a study has found. Researchers from the University of Dundee said

New study finds not being able to read or write linked to increased dementia risk

By Nina Massey, Reporter14th November 2019News England

Illiterate people may be nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than those who can read and write, new research suggests. A study looked at 983 people with an

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Only 14% of people around the world can access top level palliative care, study finds

Report: Working with people who commit hate crime – Iriss Insight

Frequent long sleepers and nappers ‘at increased risk of stroke’, new research

Study finds wide variation in consistency of care in NHS weight management programmes

Playing board games ‘more likely to keep you mentally sharp in later life’

Report highlights strain on ageing parents caring for their autistic children into adulthood

Lower income to blame for poor attainment of children brought up by single mothers

Study finds wearable glucose monitors may benefit diabetics with memory problems

Long-term smokers who switch to vaping ‘see health improve within a month’

New study finds not being able to read or write linked to increased dementia risk

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

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Tag: Research

Only 14% of people around the world can access top level palliative care, study finds

Report: Working with people who commit hate crime – Iriss Insight

Frequent long sleepers and nappers ‘at increased risk of stroke’, new research

Study finds wide variation in consistency of care in NHS weight management programmes

Playing board games ‘more likely to keep you mentally sharp in later life’

Report highlights strain on ageing parents caring for their autistic children into adulthood

Lower income to blame for poor attainment of children brought up by single mothers

Study finds wearable glucose monitors may benefit diabetics with memory problems

Long-term smokers who switch to vaping ‘see health improve within a month’

New study finds not being able to read or write linked to increased dementia risk