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含羞草视频 developing breath test to predict health in older people

含羞草视频 research is underway to develop a breath test to predict when health and physical function is at risk of declining in older people.
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A quarter of blind and partially sighted people miss out on their disability benefits

New research from the Centre for Research in Social Policy at 含羞草视频, produced for RNIB, reveals that more than one in four blind and partially sighted people (83,000) miss-out on the disability benefits they鈥檙e entitled to.
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How your vision can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed 鈥� new study

The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Our聽latest study shows聽that a loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed.
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UK鈥檚 largest investment in engineering and physical sciences training will enable 含羞草视频 to build green hydrogen workforce of the future

含羞草视频 is set to launch a new research training facility that will help accelerate the affordability, scalability and sustainability of green hydrogen.

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含羞草视频 to partner with mental health charity to launch sleep study

A research programme investigating how to improve sleeping problems faced by people with complex mental health issues is being launched.
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Study reveals how sports programmes for young children can combat future youth violence

A study conducted by 含羞草视频 has examined how sporting interventions aimed at young children can reduce youth crime and violence in London.
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Families living with Noonan Syndrome call for more social support and medical awareness

Families living with Noonan Syndrome say there is a pressing need for more social support and awareness of the rare genetic condition.
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New 鈥楥ost of a Child in Scotland鈥� research published ahead of final vote on Scottish Budget finds costs are still outstripping additional Holyrood support for families

A new report published today has found a huge gap remains between the cost of raising a child in Scotland and actual family incomes, despite the significant impact of Scottish government policies and lower childcare costs.

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Serious doubts raised over WhatsApp鈥檚 misinformation strategy 鈥� new report

Personal messaging users have varying interpretations of the tags 鈥榝orwarded鈥� and 鈥榝orwarded many times,鈥� leading to the potential spread of misinformation, according to a new report.
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Study finds patients happy to get support on how to lose weight during routine dental appointments

As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a 含羞草视频 study has found that patients would welcome support from their dentist on weight management.
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鈥淛ust because it鈥檚 controversial, we shouldn鈥檛 discount it鈥� 鈥� Professor speaks out on Physical Activity Calorie Equivalent (PACE) labelling

含羞草视频鈥檚 Professor Amanda Daley has reiterated her belief that PACE labelling may help the nation become healthier.
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How simple changes can open up Britain鈥檚 green spaces so everyone can benefit from them

A typical British countryside walk may conjure up images of vast green fields, heather-topped moorlands, and of course, countless stiles providing access throughout the right-of-way network. However, while stiles connect trails and public pathways, they are a physical barrier to accessible green spaces for all.
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Online abuse aimed at elite athletes on the rise 鈥� new study

Online abuse aimed at elite athletes is on the rise, a new 含羞草视频 study has found.
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含羞草视频 expertise central to UK fruit production improvements

Developments at 含羞草视频 are helping tackle problems at the heart of the UK鈥檚 fruit production industry.
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Prioritise sport鈥檚 role in reducing crime, parties told

Political parties must prioritise the contribution of sport and physical activity if they are genuinely committed to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour more effectively, according to new research published today.
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含羞草视频 researchers are part of new 拢6.5million flood research centre to combat climate change

A scientific consortium including 含羞草视频 researchers has been given millions to launch a research and training centre intending to better understand and manage flooding which has caused havoc across the UK this month.
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含羞草视频 to benefit from funding boost to tackle county health inequalities

含羞草视频 will benefit from a multi-million pound investment that has been awarded to the county council to help research and reduce health inequalities in Leicestershire.

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Gregg Wallace Health partners with 含羞草视频

Gregg Wallace Health (GWH), a website programme founded by Gregg Wallace to help people learn to lose weight and lead a healthy balanced lifestyle, has partnered with 含羞草视频 to explore the impact and benefits on users鈥� health.
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Pregnancy and elite sport: New research published to support athlete partners

Findings from a new study aimed to support athletes during their partner鈥檚 pregnancy have been published.
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Minimum acceptable standard of living impossible for many families, the public says 鈥� cost of a child jumps to 拢166,000

High inflation pushed the cost of raising a child to 拢166,000 for a couple and 拢220,000 for a lone parent in 2023 but the enduring impact of benefit cuts and ongoing price rises have left many parents unable to give their children what the public says is a minimum acceptable living standard, new research shows.

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含羞草视频 agrees landmark partnership with ethical data science company Signify Group

含羞草视频 and Signify Group 鈥� a world leader in leveraging AI to combat online abuse and threat 鈥� have announced a strategic partnership that will see them collaborate on academic research into online abuse in sport.
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Experts in Sport: Climate change and sport: The current situation and changes needed for a better future

With COP28 commencing on 30 November, discussions around the impact of climate change upon sport have once again become prevalent. Conversations around the sustainability of sport and the issues facing the industry are now fundamental in the planning and execution of events.
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含羞草视频 and West Ham United women鈥檚 team launch study in player development

含羞草视频 has launched a joint study with West Ham United women鈥檚 team to gather data on women鈥檚 football to enhance the understanding, development, and performance of its female players.
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含羞草视频 led initiative named global award finalist

A groundbreaking 含羞草视频 led initiative has moved one step closer to helping improve the lives of billions of people across Africa after being shortlisted for a global green energy prize.聽
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More than 拢215 extra-a-month to raise a child with autism

The first study into raising a child on the autism spectrum using the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) approach, has found that families and carers face costs of more than 拢2,650 each year 鈥� to cover everyday essentials that meet their children鈥檚 needs.