Posts by University of Exeter
Nutritional supplements cannot prevent depression
A daily intake of nutritional supplements won’t help stave off the onset of depression, a new study has revealed. …
Read Full ArticleHuman antibody discovery could save lives from fungal killer
Despite public health efforts, many people who get fungal infections in their bloodstreams die, even if they can be identified and treated with antifungal drugs. …
Read Full ArticleBeing overweight likely to cause depression, even without health complications
A large-scale genomic analysis has found the strongest evidence yet that being overweight causes depression, even in the absence of other health problems. …
Read Full ArticleTwin study highlights importance of both genetics and environment on gene activity
New research highlights the extent to which epigenetic variation is influenced by both inherited and environmental factors. …
Read Full ArticleImproving heart health could prevent frailty in old age
New research has shown that older people with very low heart disease risks also have very little frailty, raising the possibility that frailty could be prevented. …
Read Full ArticleSurfers three times more likely to have antibiotic-resistant bacteria in guts
Regular surfers and bodyboarders are three times more likely to have antibiotic resistant E. coli in their guts than non-surfers, new research has revealed. …
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