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Study suggests smoking may increase risk of developing mental health conditions

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter6th November 2019Education & Training

Smoking tobacco may increase the risk of developing depression and schizophrenia, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Bristol analysed data from 462,690 people of European ancestry.

New range of Glasgow cancer tests could lead to more affordable clinical trials

By Douglas Barrie, Reporter5th November 2019News Scotland

A new range of cancer tests has been developed, which scientists hope will help research of the disease and get more patients on clinical trials. The Glasgow Cancer Tests are

Study finds loneliness ‘legitimate health risk’ to heart patients after leaving hospital

By Jemma Crew, Health and Science Correspondent5th November 2019Education & Training

Heart patients who are lonely have an increased risk of dying within a year of leaving hospital, according to research. A strong association between loneliness and poor patient-reported outcomes, as

Conference hears prostate cancer risk raised by high levels of two hormones in blood

By Nina Massey and Jemma Crew, Reporters1st November 2019News Scotland

Men with higher levels of free testosterone and a growth hormone in their blood are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, research suggests. Factors such as ethnicity, older

Study reveals life expectancy improvement in England and Wales ‘among the worst’

By Joe Gammie, Reporter31st October 2019Education & Training

England and Wales has some of the worst life expectancy improvements across 23 “high-income” countries, a new study has revealed. A team of researchers compared life expectancy and mortality rates

Bath academics develop on-the-spot saliva test for the psychoactive drug Spice

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter30th October 2019Education & Training

Scientists say they have developed the first simple saliva test to detect if a person has recently taken the psychoactive drug Spice. The test, which takes about five minutes, can

‘Inadequate evidence’ medical cannabis relieves common mental health conditions

By Nina Massey and Jane Kirby, Reporters30th October 2019Education & Training

There is inadequate evidence that cannabinoids relieve depression, anxiety disorders or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, scientists have said. The meta-analysis also looked at the impact of medicinal cannabinoids on Tourette’s syndrome,

Needs of children considered suicide risk ‘overlooked’ by global government policy

By Daniel Harkins, Reporter30th October 2019Education & Training

Suicidal children are at risk of being overlooked by global government policy, according to new research. The review led by the University of Stirling looked at 35 policy documents that

Girls in Wales more likely to be admitted to hospital after self-harming, study finds

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter29th October 2019Education & Training, News Wales

Girls in Wales are more likely to be admitted to hospital after self-harming than boys, according to new research. The study, led by Swansea University, included 937,697 young people aged

Genetic autism predisposition linked to higher self-harm rates, study suggests

By Nilima Marshall, Science Reporter29th October 2019Education & Training

People with a strong genetic predisposition to autism are more likely to report self-harm and suicidal thoughts even if they have not been formally diagnosed, research suggests. Scientists from the

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Study suggests smoking may increase risk of developing mental health conditions

New range of Glasgow cancer tests could lead to more affordable clinical trials

Study finds loneliness ‘legitimate health risk’ to heart patients after leaving hospital

Conference hears prostate cancer risk raised by high levels of two hormones in blood

Study reveals life expectancy improvement in England and Wales ‘among the worst’

Bath academics develop on-the-spot saliva test for the psychoactive drug Spice

‘Inadequate evidence’ medical cannabis relieves common mental health conditions

Needs of children considered suicide risk ‘overlooked’ by global government policy

Girls in Wales more likely to be admitted to hospital after self-harming, study finds

Genetic autism predisposition linked to higher self-harm rates, study suggests

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Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

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Tag: Research

Study suggests smoking may increase risk of developing mental health conditions

New range of Glasgow cancer tests could lead to more affordable clinical trials

Study finds loneliness ‘legitimate health risk’ to heart patients after leaving hospital

Conference hears prostate cancer risk raised by high levels of two hormones in blood

Study reveals life expectancy improvement in England and Wales ‘among the worst’

Bath academics develop on-the-spot saliva test for the psychoactive drug Spice

‘Inadequate evidence’ medical cannabis relieves common mental health conditions

Needs of children considered suicide risk ‘overlooked’ by global government policy

Girls in Wales more likely to be admitted to hospital after self-harming, study finds

Genetic autism predisposition linked to higher self-harm rates, study suggests