All news on the topic: University of East Anglia

715
Your sink could be the cause of long-lasting colds and illnesses
The long-lasting colds, coughs and flu bugs currently doing the rounds could be down to your sink, according to an expert. The build-up of straggly hair and dirt could be making your family ill
686
Grieving widow gets massive bill days after husband dies having gastric sleeve
Lecturer Phil Morris was admitted to Spire hospital St Anthony's in Surrey for a planned gastric sleeve operation when he died from a lack of oxygen - before the private firm sent wife Dana the bill days later
914
Experts' verdict over Covid face masks as cases of JN.1 variant rise across UK
Experts discuss whether you should wear a face-mask or not, with a new variant of Covid-19 on the rise. Experts are split, but all say to use common sense and where one when it is appropriate, such as visiting a vulnerable person in hospital
1215
Boots to close stores within days - full list of those closing their doors
Boots has confirmed eight stores will be closing in the next few weeks as the popular chain axes 300 shops in a bid to 'concentrate its team members where they are needed'
649
'If you're short of breath, it may be a bumpy artery'
Dr Miriam Stoppard looks into research from the University of East Anglia that suggest huffing and puffing could point to a problem with your aorta, not your lungs
403
Brits warned as post-Covid holidays sparks record rise in parasitic worms cases
Following the coronavirus pandemic millions of Brits travelled abroad last year, leading to an increased number of people picking up diseases caused by parasites
384
Three new Covid variants now causing havoc in UK - see list of symptoms for each
Three new mutated Covid variants have been detected in the UK - Eris, BA.2.86 or 'Pirola' and Omicron subvariant 'BA.6' - with the UK Health Security Agency warning cases are on the rise
376
'New meds could burn off fat and calories and fight obesity and diabetes'
Dr Miriam Stoppard shares groundbreaking work from the universities of East Anglia and Cambridge that could help develop medication to burn off excess calories from fat and sugar, which could combat obesity and related diseases
833
'Key research may show exactly how best to get a child to start talking quickly'
Dr Miriam Stoppard on new research that investigates why some children pick up language quicker than others, and how this may help identify children who are at risk of developmental language disorder
1038
Warning that trendy diet beloved by celebrities ‘may harm long-term fertility’
Research by the University of East Anglia suggests restricting food intake reduces the energy available to produce healthy eggs and sperm and so could cause long-term fertility problems
795
'Watched best pal die of cancer - now I've made breakthrough to save thousands'
Darrell Green's closest pal passed away aged 13 after bone cancer battle, and now he has honoured his childhood friend with discovery that could save thousands of young people from the disease
679
Breakthrough for prostate cancer as new blood test shows an accuracy rate of 94%
A pilot study of 147 patients evaluated the new test and found it notably improved detection of the disease and could now help more men identify the cancer