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Are non-smoking young adults who use e-cigarettes more likely to smoke in the future?
Young people who have tried e-cigarettes but have never smoked before are nearly five times more likely to go on to try smoking, a new study has found. However, the findings do not provide clear support for the claim that e-cigarettes cause young people to start smoking (the so-called possible…
Domestic violence: researchers pilot a trauma-informed mindfulness intervention for survivors with PTSD
Women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse (DVA) often develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which includes reliving traumatic events through nightmares and disturbing memories. Researchers from the Centre for Academic Primary Care at the University of Bristol and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre…
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy: #DRYMESTER the only safe approach
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy leads to poorer cognitive functioning in children, according to the most comprehensive review on the issue to date. The University of Bristol research published today [29 January] in the International Journal of Epidemiology, reviewed 23 published studies on the topic and found evidence that drinking in…
Heart of the Matter exhibition lives on
An artistic and scientific exploration of the heart, created by artist Sofie Layton and Giovanni Biglino from the NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre’s (BRC) Cardiovascular Disease theme, continues to attract national and international acclaim. Exhibits from the Heart of the Matter are currently on display at the…
First 100 participants join study to improve IVF treatment outcomes
One hundred people have now signed up to take part in the BRIST-IVF study to help researchers at the NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) improve future outcomes for IVF treatment. The research study, launched in September 2019, is collecting information from couples and individuals undergoing IVF and intracytoplasmic…
Brilliant teamwork, lads! Results from Gromit Unleashed 2 healthy living quiz published
Results from a mini healthy living quiz, devised by researchers and completed by more than 5,000 people during The Grand Appeal‘s Gromit Unleashed 2 trail, have now been published in the Archives of Diseases in Childhood. What do families know about healthy eating and physical activity? A…
Bristol alumni test their surgical skills at celebration event
The Bristol Biomedical Research Centre’s (BRC) ‘Beat the Surgeon’ game proved a challenge for alumni and friends of the University of Bristol at the annual Supporters’ Celebration on 9 November, hosted by the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Hugh Brady. Every year, the Development and Alumni Relations Office takes time…
Complementary and alternative therapies to treat colic: the jury’s still out but some therapies show promise
A review of the evidence on the use of complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies to treat babies with colic has shown some that some treatments – including probiotics, fennel extract and spinal manipulation – do appear to help, but that overall the evidence on the use of these therapies is…
Evidence that tobacco smoking increases risk of depression and schizophrenia
A new study published Wednesday 6 November in Psychological Medicine and led by University of Bristol researchers has found that tobacco smoking may increase your risk of developing depression and schizophrenia. It is well-known that smoking is much more common amongst people with mental illness – especially depression and schizophrenia.