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An older couple sitting on a bench looking out to sea

Good cognitive health lowers risk of Alzheimer’s disease – but genetics can weaken that protection

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:07:00 BST

The University of Glasgow led study describes how genetics may play a significant role in interpreting someone’s fundamental risk of Alzheimer’s disease as they age.

Dr Kath Williamson headshot
Dr Kath Williamson headshot

Nurse awarded CSO Early Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:13:00 BST

Dr Kath Williamson is the first nurse in Scotland to have been awarded a prestigious Research Fellowship typically awarded to doctors.

Three older women walking on a tree lined path
Three older women walking on a tree lined path

Older adults benefit from exercising with people in their local area

Wed, 07 May 2025 09:24:00 BST

Mid and older life adults are choosing to exercise with people of the same age who they live near to and see often, regardless of the quality or quantity of those relationships, according to new research.

Children's handprints with bright pink and green paint on white paper
Children's handprints with bright pink and green paint on white paper

Researchers call for changes in Scotland’s care system following largest study of its kind

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:37:00 BST

Fundamental changes to Scotland’s care system are needed, say researchers following a University of Glasgow and NSPCC-led study of almost 500 young children in foster care.

Person wearing jeans and trainers walking along a road. There are trees both sides and low sunlight.
Person wearing jeans and trainers walking along a road. There are trees both sides and low sunlight.

Brisk walking pace and time spent at this speed may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:34:00 BST

A brisk walking pace, and the amount of time spent at this speed, may lower the risk of atrial fibrillation, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), and bradycardia (very slow heartbeat), finds research led by the University of Glasgow.

Men and women walking on street. The photo is taken from street level. Two people are checking their mobile phones
Men and women walking on street. The photo is taken from street level. Two people are checking their mobile phones

New framework for natural experiments

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A new framework for the conduct and use of natural experimental evaluations has been published to support health researchers and decision makers.

A man is sitting on a chair with his head in his hands
A man is sitting on a chair with his head in his hands

Four out of five males in prison have a history of head injury

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:21:00 GMT

New research has found that four out of five men in prison have a history of significant head injury, with many having been exposed to repeated head injuries over time.

Close-up of colon cancer cells in purple and pink
Close-up of colon cancer cells in purple and pink

Bowel screening uptake boosted with simple change to invitation letter

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:55:00 GMT

Researchers found that adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters increased test returns, with the largest effect for a 2-week return deadline.

A group of researchers from Glasgow and Malawi are standing outside a university building
A group of researchers from Glasgow and Malawi are standing outside a university building

Malawi Joint Scientific Meeting on Tuberculosis

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:51:00 GMT

Professor Peter MacPherson launched two major University of Glasgow-led research initiatives focused on tuberculosis (TB) in Blantyre, Malawi.

EpiScot study logo
EpiScot study logo

New Epi-Scot Study will provide much-needed information on childhood epilepsy

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 10:57:00 GMT

A new nationwide study, focused on children and young people with epilepsy, will provide doctors and families with vital new information on living with the neurological condition.

People walking down Buchanan Street in Glasgow. The low sun is creating long shadows on the street.
People walking down Buchanan Street in Glasgow. The low sun is creating long shadows on the street.

Mortality inequalities are widening in cities across the UK

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:57:00 GMT

Study reveals unprecedented widening of mortality inequalities across England and Scotland since the early 2010s.

Rows of tealight candles
Rows of tealight candles

Young adults with learning disabilities 9 times more likely to die from treatable causes

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:16:00 GMT

Research led by the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory has found that young adults (aged 25-34) with learning disabilities are 9 times more likely to die from treatable causes, compared to young adults in the general population.

A person is having their blood sugar checked by a health professional.
A person is having their blood sugar checked by a health professional.

Diabetes drug may have hidden health benefits for older adults

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:07:00 GMT

A new and increasingly widely used diabetes medication may have additional health benefits for older adults, according to new research which looked at data from more than 300,000 patients who have taken part in clinical trials.

Four people are sitting round a table in a community centre.
Four people are sitting round a table in a community centre.

A case study of physical activity by the Partick Communiversity

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:39:00 GMT

Partick Communiversity is an exciting new partnership between the Partick Annexe and the School of Health and Wellbeing.

A man wearing a t-shirt and a lanyard with his hands in his pockets. He is standing in front of a building with some plants and trees.
A man wearing a t-shirt and a lanyard with his hands in his pockets. He is standing in front of a building with some plants and trees.

World Changing Alumni Award Winner 2024

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:15:00 GMT

Vitalii Klymchuk (PGDip Global Mental Health) wins the University's World Changing Alumni Award for 2024.

Photo of person in back pain
Photo of person in back pain

Some combinations of long-term health conditions linked to worse quality of life

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:02:00 GMT

Recent findings suggest that living with chronic pain or depression alongside other long-term health conditions is associated with lower quality of life.

A GP is at a desk with the consultation room door open
A GP is at a desk with the consultation room door open

Prioritising resource for GPs in deprived areas is essential for care

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:13:00 GMT

GP practices in deprived areas should be prioritised for resource, in order to allow them to provide effective care to some of the most unwell and vulnerable patients in society.