Research
Blood tests could reduce lung cancer deaths, study finds
Biomarkers found in the blood can reveal changes in the body that may signal lung cancer before symptoms appear.
Queen’s University on the line as cost of two city deal projects soar by £25m
Delivery cost for two QUB-led schemes has soared by £25m
Dementia remains UK’s leading cause of death, analysis finds
Alzheimer’s Research UK has warned the ‘crisis will only worsen’ unless the Government takes action.
QUB study finds new way to treat feverish babies without powerful antibiotics or painful lumbar punctures
Research aims to reduce distress for many infants and their families
‘Fussy eating’ disorder linked to differences in brain structure, study shows
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder has been shown to have a significant impact on physical and psychological wellbeing.
Three-quarters of UK drivers think they’d fail their driving theory test
The AA Driving School asked drivers whether they would pass the practical driving and theory test if they had to retake it again.
Study finds over 70% of men who suffered intimate partner violence considered suicide
The research from Queen’s University also found social stigmas often prevented men coming forward about their abuse
‘I don’t have any more time to waste’ - Belfast woman’s heart-breaking plea to Stormont to save women’s lives
Christine Campbell is calling for the Executive to fund an awareness campaign on ovarian cancer symptoms
Being active in the morning and evening could cut bowel cancer risk, study finds
Researchers found two daily peaks in activity – at around 8am and 6pm – ‘was associated with reduced colorectal cancer risk’.
Electric wallpaper trialled as alternative to central heating in Glasgow
Academics hope that electric wallpaper, which goes on the ceiling and is painted over, could become a ‘viable’ replacement for central heating.