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Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI, study finds
14 March 2024
An inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index (BMI) has been identified in a new study as waist circumference-to-height ratio. This measure detected excess fat mass and distinguished fat mass from muscle mass in children and adolescents more accurately than BMI. The study, published in Pediatric Research, was conducted in collaboration between the universities of Bristol, Exeter and Eastern Finland.
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拢2.2 million for clinical trial to improve general practice response to men and children affected by domestic abuse
14 March 2024
A new clinical trial of a general practice programme to improve the identification and referral of men and children affected by domestic abuse begins in May thanks to a 拢2.2 million National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) award to University of Bristol researchers, in partnership with Oxford University and the social enterprise IRISi.
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University of Bristol to join The Alan Turing Institute
12 April 2018
The University of Bristol is one of two universities that are set to join The Alan Turing Institute.
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Botanic Garden signs Kyoto partnership
29 September 2014
The University鈥檚 Botanic Garden hosted plant science researchers from Kyoto University last week, as part of a Life Sciences workshop supported by the Bristol-Kyoto Partnership.
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Bristol leaps ahead in training next generation of leaders to tackle major global challenges
12 March 2024
Hundreds of talented scientists and engineers are set to advance solutions for some of the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges, ranging from reaching net-zero and developing sustainable energy to improving digital security and making the latest health breakthroughs.
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Creative Art of Ageing competition proves hit with Zimbabwe and The Gambia communities
11 March 2024
A creative arts competition giving older people in Zimbabwe and The Gambia a platform to express their experiences about ageing saw hundreds of entries showcase their artistic talent across four categories: music, dance, prose, and mixed media from across both countries. The competition, part of a University of Bristol led research project, hopes to improve the health and wellbeing of older people living in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Prestigious Research Council appointments for Bristol Professors
23 March 2018
The Board of UK Research and Innovation has announced today (23 March 2018) the appointment of Bristol Professors, John Iredale and David Stephens, to the councils of the MRC and BBSRC respectively.
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Research sheds new light on Moon rock formation solving major puzzle in lunar geology
15 January 2024
New research has cracked a vital process in the creation of a unique rock type from the Moon. The discovery explains its signature composition and very presence on the lunar surface at all, unravelling a mystery which has long eluded scientists.
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Study of 3,000 drinkers' attempts to cut down produces sobering results
25 January 2018
January is a popular month for people trying to reduce their alcohol intake but how successful are they in doing so? A new study by the University of Bristol that assessed data on the drinking patterns of nearly 3,000 drinkers who reported that they were planning to reduce their alcohol consumption found that very few managed it when followed up six months later.
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New 拢1M poultry research facility aims to improve bird welfare and help consumer confidence
24 January 2018
A new 拢1M state-of-the art poultry facility offering specialist, industry-focused research into both laying hen and broiler health, welfare, behavior and productivity, will open today [Wednesday 24 January] at the University of Bristol鈥檚 Veterinary School.
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