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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.