VR nature scenes reduce sensitivity to pain – especially for those who feel present during the experience
Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain,...
University of Exeter Medical School
Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by changing oral microbiome
The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their...
New subtype of diabetes identified in Africa in first largescale study
A new subtype of diabetes has been identified in children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa and could mean many...
£2.4 million to expand research to spot early cancer warning signs in routine blood tests
A pilot project to help GPs spot early warning signs of cancer from routine blood tests has received £2.4 million...
First UK adult receives pioneering diabetes treatment in Exeter
The first adult in the UK to trial a ground-breaking drug for type 1 diabetes has started treatment at the...
Exeter Medicine Students Provide First Aid Support at 2025 Glastonbury Festival
Medicine students from the University of Exeter put their clinical training into practice at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival, volunteering as...
Genetics study leads to largescale diabetes clinical trial launch in Chinese hospitals
Scientists have refined a new way of using genetics to identify whether someone has type 1 or type 2 diabetes...
Research shows early patient feedback can predict asthma treatment success
A group of South West-based researchers have shown that early improvements in asthma symptoms can help predict how effective treatment...
VR nature experience for Glastonbury revellers to showcase health benefits
Glastonbury festival goers can immerse in a virtual reality (VR) nature experience, to showcase its benefits in pain management and...