Leeds team to study impact of cannabis-based drug on most lethal brain tumour
University of Leeds researchers are set to launch a major trial of a cannabis-based drug to treat the most aggressive form of brain tumour.
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Plastic shields reduce COVID risk for motorbike taxis
Affordable plastic shields reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection for passengers on motorcycle taxis popular in developing countries, a new study suggests.
Diet research could cut hip fracture risk
A lack of high-quality research is preventing the development of dietary advice that could reduce the number of hip fractures, a new study suggests.
Going for gold to reduce antibiotic resistance
New research has identified a way of using nanoclusters to bolster waning antibiotics.
Can air cleaners reduce COVID-19 in schools?
A study has been launched into the feasibility of using air cleaners to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in 30 primary schools in Bradford.
Reduced protection of some sunscreens
Some sunscreens offer very limited protection against dangerous sunrays during use and may even be harmful.
Ground-breaking trial cuts pandemic loneliness
A simple form of talking therapy reduced loneliness in older people left isolated during the pandemic, initial results of a new study have revealed.
Understanding the relationship between ADHD and entrepreneurialism
New research shows that behaviour frequently associated with ADHD, such as inattentiveness, can contribute to lower earnings over time.
'Think twice' to reduce risk of UK opioid epidemic
A campaign that urged GPs to ‘think-twice’ before putting a patient on opioid medicines is effective in reducing opioid prescribing in primary care, according to the findings of a major study.
People with overweight or obesity 'facing discrimination from healthcare workers'
People living with overweight or obesity are experiencing stigma and discrimination from healthcare workers as well as uniformly worse healthcare than the general population, researchers say.