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Parent-led cognitive behavioural therapy programme is cost-effective

Study finds online, parent-led therapy for young children with anxiety problems offers a cost-effective approach for the NHS.

A healthcare professional checks an older man's blood pressure using an upper arm cuff and digital monitor.

Two-thirds of adults with high blood pressure do not know they have it

Study of 1.4 million adults finds two-thirds of people with high blood pressure are unaware they have it.

A healthcare professional prepares to take a blood sample from a patient's arm.

Blood tests could identify early signs of cancer years before diagnosis

Study finds DNA changes in blood could reveal early signs of prostate and breast cancer years before diagnosis.

A large crowd of people wearing face masks walk through a busy transport terminal.

Oxford, WHO and partners announce next-generation AI initiative to detect, assess and respond to pandemics

Oxford and WHO launch €8 million initiative using AI to improve detection, prediction and response to emerging infectious disease threats.

A busy crowd of pedestrians on Westminster Bridge in London, with the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben behind them.

New study charts the health of nearly 2 million UK adults in Our Future Health

Study of nearly two million people provides the first detailed picture of health and disease patterns in Our Future Health.

A healthcare professional gives a child an injection in the upper arm.

Adding rituximab to chemotherapy is a cost-effective treatment for Burkitt lymphoma

Study finds adding rituximab to chemotherapy could be a cost-effective way to improve survival for children with Burkitt lymphoma.

Three women prepare and serve food together, with one woman spooning food from a large pot onto a plate.

Family study shows why ancestry–trait associations do not always reflect genetic differences

Study of Mexican families shows how comparing relatives can separate inherited genetic effects from social and environmental influences.

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Study of almost one million adults links very hot drinks to threefold increase in oesophageal cancer risk

Largest study of its kind links drinking very hot tea and coffee to a threefold increase in oesophageal cancer risk.

Carbon monoxide linked to lower Parkinson’s risk, opening potential new treatment pathway

Study links higher carbon monoxide levels to lower Parkinson’s risk, pointing to a potential new pathway for future treatments.

Oxford Population Health offers new Master of Public Health

Oxford Population Health launches a new Master of Public Health, combining rigorous research training with real-world public health impact.

How body fat is stored across organs may reveal hidden health risks, study suggests

Research reveals distinct patterns of body fat distribution linked to different risks of diabetes, kidney disease and heart problems.

Could GLP-1 drugs prevent blood cancers and other diseases of ageing?

Researchers will explore whether widely used GLP-1 drugs could be repurposed to prevent blood cancers and diseases of ageing.

New open-source tool helps researchers test robustness of findings

Oxford researchers launch RobustiPy, a new open-source tool designed to ensure research is robust and reliable.

Post-pandemic increase in alcohol-related liver disease deaths was greatest outside hospital

Study finds alcohol-related liver disease deaths rose sharply after the pandemic, particularly among people with no recent hospital care.

A nurse measures an older man's blood pressure during a healthcare appointment.

Statins reduce hospital admissions but increase overall healthcare use

Study finds statins reduce healthcare use initially, but longer lives mean greater overall demand for health services over time

Combination of tobacco control policies needed to further reduce smoking deaths

Studies have shown that long‑term quitters who haven’t smoked for 10 years or more get back almost all of the lost life. Saving more lives needs combined measures.

A healthcare professional uses a stethoscope to examine an older woman during a consultation in a clinical setting.

New study highlights importance of heart disease treatments targeting both cholesterol and inflammation

Study identifies 12 proteins that could lead to new heart disease treatments targeting both cholesterol and inflammation.

New exhibition gives voice to Port Talbot after the blast furnace closure

New exhibition captures Port Talbot’s experiences, memories and resilience two years after the closure of its final blast furnace.

A parent watches a child drawing at home, illustrating everyday interactions between children and their families.

Can children shape their parents’ lives? Study suggests family influence flows both ways

A study of 40,000 families suggests children with a genetic propensity for ADHD may influence family relationships over time.

High angle view of female eye specialist examining elderly woman's eyes with slit lamp

Robot radiotherapy study demonstrates value of long-term follow-up

Long-term follow-up of a robot radiotherapy trial revealed important safety risks that shorter studies would have missed.

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