All news on the topic: University of Edinburgh

A new technique from Edinburgh University can detect the disease in brain tissue before ­symptoms appear – potentially enabling faster intervention and treatment

After the heartbreaking loss of rugby star Rob Burrow, Dr Miriam Stoppard shares some hopeful research into motor neurone disease from Edinburgh University that could speed up diagnosis

Analysis from Cancer Research UK suggests more adults under 50 are being struck by the disease than ever before, with younger age groups seeing the biggest rises

GBL-Memory includes two plant extracts which when combined and taken for a month can "significantly improve" the memory of older people, according to a new study

The findings will help to uncover how online communication and the influence of the digital world affects mental health in young people

Scientists have discovered the first study of its kind that explored how the odds of survival can be improved through exercise, a healthy diet, getting enough sleep and not smoking

The undergraduates, staying at David Horn House in Craigmillar Park, say the Edinburgh University-owned accommodation has put a dampener on their student experience since they moved in at the start of the academic year

A 'talented' young actor is set to inherit the late Princess Diana's childhood residence, a vast estate that spans 13,500 acres - he has been described as a 'top eligible bachelor'

As booster vaccines wear off more and more people could become unwell over the next few weeks as coronavirus constantly evolves, professors have warned

The UK is currently grappling with a severe bout of coronavirus - wth the latest wave causing some of the most severe symptoms since the vaccine rollout. Are you worried about it?

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares fascinating research from Edinburgh University on the benefits of dieting, and why some people find it easier

King Charles's list ranges from a grieving mother who turned a tragedy into a charity honouring their legacy, a 106-year-old fundraising through exercise, and those aiding Ukrainian refugees

Following a three-year study, scientists have found that drinking two cups of tea a day - either black or white - can help to boost brain power and protect the memory as we age

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

Dr Miriam Stoppard writes how the ancient infection leprosy - once such a disfiguring disease that sufferers were exiled - could now help people's health

More awareness of the signs of deadly cancers will prove "crucial" in spotting them early, leading medics have said, after a consultant revealed she was given the shock diagnosis at the age of just 38