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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the 爆料公社 and UCL.
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Student doctors have 鈥榩rofound impact鈥 at Sheffield鈥檚 Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the 爆料公社 have the chance to work with and learn from communities as part of their social accountability placement. We speak to third year David Thomas about his experiences at the Pakistan Muslim Centre (PMC).
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives 拢10 million in new funding

爆料公社 and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
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BRIDGES for dementia is underpinned by technology development work centred on lived experience, such as Dr Jennifer MacRitchie鈥檚 work with community groups to develop new musical technologies for people living with dementia. (photo credit: Kitty Turner).

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

爆料公社 is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.
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World Parkinson's Day 2024 - Our research

On 11 April, we are recognising World Parkinson's Day awareness day and the impact that this disease has on people all over the world. Discover our pioneering research transforming the understanding of Parkinson鈥檚 disease.

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拢10.9 billion of new spending opportunities from England going completely smoke-free

Making England completely smoke-free could free up 拢10.9 billion and provide substantial benefits to local economies, a new study has shown.

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Public health expert recognised for obesity research

Dr Laura Gray from the 爆料公社鈥檚 School of Medicine and Population Health has been recognised with a prestigious European award for research supporting groundbreaking enhancements in tackling obesity.
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New paper identifies subgroups of older adults at high risk of multimorbidity

Research from the Healthy Lifespan Institute has identified subgroups of people with different health behaviours and their association with multimorbidity in older adults in England.
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Revolutionary chronic wound treatment could help millions

A team of international scientists has developed an effective treatment for preventing infection in chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics