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High levels of domestic abuse revealed among teenagers

A groundbreaking study of 13 and 14-year-olds in 13 Staffordshire schools has revealed worrying levels of domestic abuse among the young.

Health created Mar 19, 2013 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Research find links between lifestyle and developing rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers in Manchester have found a link between several lifestyle factors and pre-existing conditions, including smoking cigarettes and diabetes, and an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Mar 18, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Global burden of disease study shows mixed picture for UK health

(Medical Xpress)—Life expectancy in the UK has improved over the last 20 years, but levels of ill health have not and the UK is now below average compared with 18 other countries on many important indicators.

Health created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New software could help cut hospital admissions

New software, which will allow GP practice managers to improve healthcare for chronic illnesses including strokes, Alzheimer's and cancer, will be unveiled by scientists from The University of Manchester next week (13 & 14 ...

Health created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fall in heroin and crack use as drugs lose appeal, particularly for the young

(Medical Xpress)—The number of heroin and crack cocaine users in England has fallen below 300,000 for the first time.

Addiction created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study maps human metabolism in health and disease

Scientists have produced an instruction manual for the human genome that provides a framework to better understand the relationship between an individual's genetic make-up and their lifestyle.

Genetics created Mar 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

International warning issued on drug-resistance from agricultural fungicides

The European Centre for Disease Control has today announced it is examining current evidence for the possible environmental origin of drug resistance in a group of diseases known as Aspergillus infection, following Manchester ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Manchester patients take part in pioneering heart attack blood test trial

High levels of a chemical called troponin in the blood can indicate a heart attack. A new, highly sensitive blood test for troponin will be used on blood samples donated by 140 patients who were admitted to MRI with chest ...

Cardiology created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Slaying the dragon myth: A study of receptionists in UK general practice

General practice receptionists are not simply powerful and formidable 'gatekeepers' to GPs as they are occasionally portrayed in the mainstream media, according to research from The University Manchester.

Health created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Taking omega-3 supplements may help prevent skin cancer, new study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Taking omega-3 fish oils could help to protect against skin cancer, according to researchers at The University of Manchester. The team has just carried out the first clinical trial to examine the impact ...

Cancer created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Molecular basis identified for tissue specific immune regulation in the eye and kidney

Scientists at The University of Manchester have made important advances in understanding why our immune system can attack our own tissues resulting in eye and kidney diseases. It is hoped the research will pave the way for ...

Immunology created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Baby wash does not damage baby's skin barrier function, study finds

The findings by academics at The University of Manchester, published in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, compared Johnson's Baby Top-to-Toe wash against plain bath water on 307 newborn babies over a ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Feb 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Academics launch new clinically approved diet, that can help lower the risk of breast cancer

Two academics from The University of Manchester have come up with a new diet which they believe can help lower the risk of breast cancer.

Cancer created Feb 15, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers find genetic key to preventing spine tumours

Genetic medicine experts from Manchester Biomedical Research Centre at Saint Mary's Hospital and The University of Manchester have identified a new gene responsible for causing an inherited form of tumour, known as spinal ...

Genetics created Feb 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Domestic abuse prevention programmes able to have a positive impact on children's attitudes toward violence

A team of researchers has shown that domestic abuse prevention programmes are able to have a positive impact on secondary school children's attitudes to violence.

Health created Jan 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0