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Alzheimer’s drugs are a ray of hope. They must be accessible to all, not the wealthy few

There are now two impressive possible treatments for this form of dementia. But concerns remain over cost and potential side-effects, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Testing twice 'will identity more cases of bowel cancer' says new study

A study has found that doing two tests a fortnight apart increases test accuracy to nearly 100%

Wales Online

‘Double testing’ helps identify more bowel cancer cases

The accuracy of detecting bowel cancer is increased to almost 100% by carrying out a common test twice.

The Independent UK

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Edinburgh University launches puppy programme to help student wellbeing

The University of Edinburgh has launched a new student programme, which will provide a unique style of support for students who suffer from stress and anxiety through their degrees.

Edinburgh Live

Dogs to play lead role in university’s project for student wellbeing

The University of Edinburgh has launched a programme providing a new style of support for students suffering from stress and anxiety.

The Independent UK

Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines – new research

COVID vaccines are very effective, but for some groups they don’t generate as strong an immune response. These groups include older adults and people with weakened immune systems, for example due to cancer or other medical conditions. They tend to already be at heightened risk from COVID.

The Conversation

Gutted Edinburgh student 'might not get work marked' after spending £36k in fees

The boycott began on April 20 at the University of Edinburgh and 145 UK universities after employers failed to produce an improved offer in the pay and conditions dispute.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh University bosses 'disappointed' following Adult Human Female cancellation

UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh bosses have said they are “disappointed” that the rescheduled screening of a controversial film which debates whether…

The National (Scotland)

Trans rights protesters block viewing of controversial gender critical film at Scots uni for second time

A number of trans rights protestors showed up to oppose the film ‘Adult Human Female’ being shown at the University of Edinburgh.

Daily Record

Adult Human Female screening cancelled for second time as activists block entrance

THE planned screening of the controversial film Adult Human Female at the University of Edinburgh has been cancelled for a second time ,,,

The National (Scotland)

'We feel alone': Transgender students speak out over Adult Human Female screening

TRANSGENDER students at the University of Edinburgh have said they feel “alone” as a result of the university’s decision to host the screening…

The National (Scotland)

Three universities in Scotland named among the 'most beautiful' in Europe

The "most beautiful" universities throughout Europe "according to science" have been revealed, and two unis in Scotland are included in the top 10.

Daily Record

University of Edinburgh in bid to pay 'reparations' after links to slavery discovered

Academics are working with a team of researchers to trawl historical archives to build a picture of the university’s involvement in Atlantic slavery and colonialism

Daily Mirror

Sanofi: the new protein-based Covid vaccine to be used in the UK

The University of Edinburgh’s Neil Mabbott on the vaccine technology being used for Covid booster jabs from this month.

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Edinburgh Live

Eight Edinburgh film locations used in Hollywood blockbusters and how to find them

Locations in and around the surrounding areas of Edinburgh have been used, from dark alleys down the Royal Mile to Princess Street. There has been at least one camera team present over the years near you.

The National (Scotland)

New test to improve ability to predict diabetes risk in advance of any symptoms

A NEW test analysing changes to DNA in the blood can improve the ability to predict a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes within a decade,…

The Independent UK

New test could help identify risk of developing type 2 diabetes earlier

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh made the discovery.

The Independent UK

Brain discovery ‘aids understanding’ of high blood pressure link to dementia

It is the first time that experts have pinpointed the exact regions of the brain affected.

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The Independent UK

Student rushed to hospital with ‘pulled muscle’ diagnosed with rare cancer

Elena Espinosa Cabrera, 20, was revising for her medical school entrance exams when she went to A&E with pain in her abdomen

The Guardian - UK

Covid struck and Britain locked down. Here’s what we learned from that – and what we must do next time

Three years on, it’s clear the public wants to move on from the trauma. But this is too important to forget, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Independent UK

Student rushed to hospital with ‘muscle strain’ diagnosed with rare form of cancer

Elena Espinosa Cabrera, 20, was revising for her medical school entrance exams when she went to A&E with pain in her abdomen

Wales Online

Women reporting change to periods after Covid jab are wrong, scientists say

Experts say the vaccine does not change periods, but catching Covid can

The Independent UK

Covid-19 vaccines do not affect women’s periods, study finds

A study was led by the University of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live

Young Edinburgh student's 'stomach strain' turned out to be huge cancer tumour

Elena Espinosa Cabrera, a student at the University of Edinburgh, went to A&E with pain in her abdomen which she assumed was a muscle strain -before she was told she had ovarian cancer.

Wales Online

Teenager thought pain in her side was a muscle strain - but it was cancer

Doctors discovered student Elena Espinosa Cabrera had a 14cm cyst

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