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New study will examine environmental antibiotic resistance
8 Jan 2015
A new £1.2million research project is hoping to boost our understanding of how pollution can promote environmental antibiotic resistance.
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Energy efficient homes linked to asthma
11 Dec 2014
New research shows the drive for energy efficient homes could increase asthma risks, as residents fail to heat and ventilate their properties.
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Drugs in the environment found to affect plant growth
5 Dec 2014
New study finds drugs in the environment impact plant growth.
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Environment and health collaboration kicks-off in Truro
20 Nov 2014
Experts from across the UK met in Truro this week, to begin work on research that will improve our understanding of environmental change.
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Take part in beach health survey
10 Nov 2014
Scientists in Cornwall are renewing an appeal for people to take part in a study that will shed light on the health effects of polluted seas.
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Novel research examines shellfish consumption
7 Nov 2014
Understanding the UK’s shellfish industry and what seafood people eat and why.
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Coastal living boosts physical activity – but only in the West
9 Oct 2014
People who live close to the coast are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines than inland dwellers, finds a new study released by the Centre's researchers.
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New tool will monitor rare disease
15 Sep 2014
A new research collaboration launches this week that’s hoping to shed light on the factors affecting Ankylosing Spondylitis - a rare and potentially debilitating medical condition.
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Mould poses risk to asthma sufferers
28 Aug 2014
Damp and mould in homes could pose a significant health risk to people with asthma - according to a new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Take part in second wave of health survey
21 Aug 2014
Scientists in Cornwall are making a second appeal for people to take part in research that will shed light on the health effects of marine pollution.
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Research is key weapon in tackling antibiotic resistance
30 Jul 2014
Research at the European Centre for Environment & Human Health is part of an unprecedented cross council collaboration to tackle the rising threat of antibiotic resistance. For the first time, all seven UK research councils have come together to co-ordinate the work of their teams.
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Study reveals how gardens could help dementia care
15 Jul 2014
A new study at the Centre has revealed how gardens could provide promising therapeutic benefits for patients suffering from dementia.
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