Press Releases
“Unclear” whether opioids are effective at treating cancer pain
The world’s largest review on opioid medicines for cancer pain has found it is unclear whether some commonly used opioid medicines are better than a placebo and suggests that non-opioid medicines, including aspirin, may be as effective as opioids.
New study shows older and frail patients wait longer for emergency hospital care than younger patients
A new study by the University of Warwick working with the Society for Acute Medicine has found that younger patients with simpler problems are waiting less time for assessments than frail patients with complex care needs.
Olive oil and fresh, sun-ripened plant-based foods: the Mediterranean Diet as a winning combination for health
University of Warwick researcher unravels the secrets of the Mediterranean Diet
A researcher from the University of Warwick says that to promote better health within Western societies, it's essential to reshape our food culture. This means moving away from unhealthy, ultra-processed, sugar-laden, and fibre-depleted foods and gravitating towards wholesome, fibre-rich, plant-based foods reminiscent of the Mediterranean diet.
The socioeconomic gap in behaviours that contribute to diseases is widening
New research shows increasing levels of inequality in risk factors that causes higher levels of health conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes.
NIHR awards over £100 million to new Policy Research Units
The University of Warwick is among institutions driving UK health and social care research, thanks to NIHR funding.
New research addresses mental health crisis in the construction industry
New research is tackling the mental health crisis in the construction industry – highlighting the benefits of an on-site Health Hub on worker wellbeing.