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Putting public health research into practice has had major impacts worldwide, resulting in longer, healthier lives.

Screenshots from TV report on the original Milwaukee Domestic Violence Experiment that took place in 1987-88

Mandatory arrest in domestic violence call-outs causes early death in victims

03 Mar 2014

Cambridge criminologist follows up on landmark US domestic violence arrest experiment and finds that black victims who had partners arrested rather...

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Throat ulcer

Patients with mouth and oesophageal cancers take longer to seek help from GP

11 Feb 2014

New research shows that lack of awareness of the symptoms of mouth and oesophageal cancer means people wait much longer before visiting their GPs...

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Home made yoghurt

Yoghurt cuts risk of type 2 diabetes

06 Feb 2014

Eating more yoghurt can reduce the risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes, researchers at Cambridge have found.

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Caption: A group of Sri Lankan refugees arrives in Tamil Nadu after a risky 30-mile boat ride across the Palk Straits

Unsafe havens? Health risks for refugees

05 Feb 2014

A new study is looking at a century of mass migrations worldwide to understand the public health consequences when people are forced to flee from war...

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On yer bike!

30 Oct 2013

With governments around the world under increasing pressure to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, transport systems are under scrutiny. Dr James...

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Cookery class - March 2009

Meals for one: how eating alone affects the health of the elderly

19 Oct 2013

EPIC-Norfolk, a long-term study of health and ageing that recently celebrated its 20th birthday, provides researchers with a wealth of data. Annalijn...

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Truck stop

Research recommends how to tackle spread of HIV/AIDS by African truckers

15 Oct 2013

An investigation into how the transport suppliers employed by multinational companies contributes to the spread of HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa urges...

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A landmark study of health and lifestyle celebrates its 20th birthday

09 Oct 2013

A landmark longitudinal study of health in the community will celebrate its 20th anniversary in Norwich tomorrow (10 October). The research, which...

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Mouse embryos half-way through gestation (embryonic day 10.5). From left to right: normal size, growth restricted and growth enhanced.

Folic acid deficiency can affect the health of great, great grandchildren

26 Sep 2013

Deficiencies associated with spina bifida, heart defects and placental abnormalities.

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Wash your hands

Better hygiene in wealthy nations may increase Alzheimer’s risk

04 Sep 2013

People living in industrialised countries may be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s due to greatly reduced contact with bacteria, viruses and other...

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Breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding may reduce Alzheimer’s risk

05 Aug 2013

A new study suggests that mothers who breastfeed run a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s, with longer periods of breastfeeding further reducing...

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Want to stick with your diet? Better have someone hide the chocolate

25 Jul 2013

Study indicates that removing a temptation is more effective than relying on willpower alone.

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