Psychology & Psychiatry
How listening to music 'significantly impairs' creativity
The popular view that music enhances creativity has been challenged by researchers who say it has the opposite effect.
Feb 27, 2019
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Future doctors learn how to prescribe physical activity for their patients
An initiative adopted by Lancaster University to embed physical activity into the training for medical students has been showcased at a national and international level.
Dec 11, 2018
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Health
UK needs to redesign health policies for men
UK health policies should be redesigned to become more accessible for men, according to a new report by the Work Foundation.
Nov 19, 2018
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Immunology
How our immune system detects broken DNA
Our immune system is working every day to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and parasites, but it can also detect when our own cells are damaged.
Sep 6, 2018
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Medical research
Double time limit for embryo research say ethics experts
In countries which already permit embryo research, there are no "compelling moral arguments" why the time limit for experimentation should not be doubled say ethics experts.
Aug 7, 2018
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Health
How cannabis and cannabis-based drugs harm your brain
Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory say researchers. The study has implications for both recreational users and people who use the drug to combat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and chronic ...
Jul 23, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Novel intervention for anxiety symptoms among people with bipolar disorder
Psychologists at Lancaster University have devised a novel psychological intervention to address anxiety in bipolar disorder (AIBD).
Jul 23, 2018
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Other
Take part in the biggest anatomy quiz in the world
A medical researcher is appealing for 20,000 members of the public to take part in an online citizen science project about human anatomy.
Jun 11, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why we fail to understand our smartphone use
Checking your phone dozens of times a day indicates unconscious behaviour, which is "extremely repetitive" say psychologists.
May 23, 2018
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Autism spectrum disorders
Why children with autism may be at risk of bullying
Children with autism may be at risk from bullying because they are more willing to accept unfair behaviour say psychologists.
May 3, 2018
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