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Global trade vital to healthy food provision

16 May, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Future of Health and Care Research

Trade barriers around the world could limit the availability of healthy, sustainable food, research…

Life expectancy gap widening for Scots with schizophrenia

16 May, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

The difference in life expectancy between those with schizophrenia and those without a severe…

Showcase propels tech ecosystem to new heights

16 May, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

Advances in quantum technology, space exploration and AI were some of the developments explored at…

Amazon could survive long-term drought but at a high cost

15 May, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research

The Amazon rainforest may be able to survive long-term drought caused by climate change, but…

Study sheds light on how autistic people communicate

14 May, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of how autistic and non-autistic people…

Mother’s affection leaves lasting mark on a child

13 May, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Children who receive more maternal affection during their childhood tend to develop a more open,…

Gene-edited pigs approved for US market

13 May, 20252025 animal research Research Future of Health and Care

Pigs produced to be resistant to one of the world’s costliest livestock diseases have been approved…

Multiple chronic illnesses could double risk of depression

13 May, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

People with multiple long-term physical health conditions are at a significantly greater risk of…

Lower tackle height changing face of women’s rugby

12 May, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care

Lowering the legal tackle height in women’s rugby is proving effective in reducing head contacts…

Mental health linked with personality traits

02 May, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Common mental health conditions are more closely related to people’s personalities than previously…

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