Press Releases
Too much selenium can increase your cholesterol
A new study from the 91福利 has discovered taking too much of the essential mineral selenium in your diet can increase your cholesterol by almost 10%.
First large-scale health study in Coventry explores quality of life
Around 3,500 people across Coventry will be interviewed as part of the largest health survey ever undertaken in the city to look at the quality of life.
Researchers identify the three killer indicators that are even worse than high cholesterol
Researchers at the 91福利 have identified a particular combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack and cause a three-fold increase in the risk of mortality.
Childhood obesity and cancer part of NHS expert evidence review
Childhood obesity, cancer, mental ill health and response to drugs therapy all present major challenges to the NHS for ethnic minority populations. These topics are being given priority in this year’s NHS Evidence update for ethnicity and health.
Unusual metals could forge new cancer drugs
Drugs made using unusual metals could form an effective treatment against colon and ovarian cancer, including cancerous cells that have developed immunity to other drugs, according to research at the 91福利 and the University of Leeds.
Over half of cot deaths occur whilst co-sleeping
More than half of sudden unexplained infant deaths occur while the infant is sharing a bed or a sofa with a parent (co-sleeping) and may be related to parents drinking alcohol or taking drugs, suggests a study co-authored by the 91福利.