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Could smokers who do not wish to quit reduce consumption with exercise?
Plymouth University news: The NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme has awarded a grant of £1.8M to Plymouth University to investigate the effectiveness of exercise for smokers who wish to reduce consumption but not necessarily quit althogether
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Virtual reality could help to reduce pain for people with nerve injuries
New research has shown that soothing 360-degree scenes of the Arctic in virtual reality can help to ease pain symptoms such as prickling and pain following touch.
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New report outlines steps needed to reduce child deaths from serious illness
The Before Arrival at Hospital (BeArH) report has been welcomed by parents whose children suffered - and they hope it will stop their experience from happening to others.
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Project aims to reduce the epilepsy risks for patients with intellectual disabilities
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University of Plymouth have led the development of the Clive Treacey Safety Checklist and accompanying guidance, which aim to provide practical advice for commissioning professionals.
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Researchers recruiting local smokers to major national study looking at reducing cigarette consumption
Researchers are looking for hundreds of Plymouth smokers who don’t want to quit but do want to reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke, to take part in the Trial of physical Activity and Reduction of Smoking (TARS) study
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Living walls can reduce heat lost from buildings by over 30%, study shows
Research by the University of Plymouth has shown that retrofitting an existing masonry cavity walled building with a green or living wall can reduce the amount of heat lost through its structure by more than 30%
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Playground paints should be more closely monitored to reduce potential danger to public health
University of Plymouth news: Playground equipment should be monitored more regularly to ensure toxic metals contained within paints do not present a danger to public and child health, a study recommends
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Study finds new method to reduce levels of Huntington’s disease-causing protein in cells
University of Plymouth news: Research published in the journal Nature has for the first time revealed a new treatment strategy that could slow the progress of Huntington’s disease (HD).
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Workshop explores ways to reduce energy demand and improve wellbeing in the Global South
University of Plymouth news: Dr Souran Chatterjee organised and coordinated a three-day event attended by Indian and Dutch policymakers, academics, and professionals in India
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University hopes to inspire fans at film festival
Plymouth University news: Cinema fans will be able to see an eclectic mix of movies and gain advice from industry experts at the third annual Plymouth Film Festival
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