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Chewing sugar free gum could save the NHS £8.2 million a year

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Plymouth University news: If all 12-year-olds chewed sugar free gum after food and drink, the NHS would save £8.2 million a year in health costs, according to a study involving researchers from Plymouth University

Is it safe to swim outdoors during pregnancy? New study opening doors to find out

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/is-it-safe-to-swim-outdoors-during-pregnancy-new-study-opening-doors-to-find-out

University of Plymouth news: A first-of-its-kind study has focused specifically on the safety of cold water swimming during pregnancy – and is taking steps to fill the gap in evidence.

National prize win for dental PhD student

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Jonathan Davies, from the Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry, won the Unilever Poster Prize; one of the key prizes awarded at the British Society of Oral and Dental Research (BSODR) 2017 annual conference held in Plymouth this month.

Treatment programmes effective in cutting reoffending

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Plymouth University news: Offenders enrolled in alcohol treatment programmes as part of their sentence are significantly less likely to be charged or reconvicted in the 12 months following their conviction, a study led by Plymouth University has shown

Sustainability under the spotlight in collaborative research project for the creative industries

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sustainability-under-the-spotlight-in-collaborative-research-project-for-the-creative-industries

The University is part of a collaborative project that is to research sustainable practices within the creative industries.

University scientists to play key role in tackling lionfish invasion

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-scientists-to-play-key-role-in-tackling-lionfish-invasion

University of Plymouth news: A new EU-funded project has launched to try to halt the spread of venomous lionfish in the Mediterranean.

Study explores links between people taking multiple medications and dementia

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New research led by the University of Plymouth shows that people with dementia are likely to have taken more than three medications for other health conditions in the five years directly before their diagnosis

New report shines a light on hidden homelessness in the South West

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University of Plymouth news: Research by Citizens Advice South Hams and the University of Plymouth has revealed the extent of, and problems caused by, hidden homelessness

Doing Time On...

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-criminology/doing-time-podcast

Criminology

Dr Iain Channing and Dr Katie McBride invite you to explore key themes of criminology through their weekly criminology research podcast. Hosted by academics and produced by students at the University of Plymouth.