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£2.9m funding boost to promote mental wellbeing for young people in sub-Saharan Africa
A team of researchers from the University of Aberdeen have been awarded around £2.9 million to help promote mental wellbeing in children and adolescents living in some of the least developed countries in the world.
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Impact of Covid restrictions on pregnant women and maternity staff revealed in new study
Pregnant women were left feeling isolated and anxious at times because of Covid restrictions, a new study by the universities of Aberdeen and Dundee has found.
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Nationwide survey reveals healthcare 'postcode lottery' for older people in Scotland
The standard and availability of healthcare for older adults in Scotland differs significantly depending on where they live, according to research led by the University of Aberdeen.
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Experience of arm pain needed to help shape new research
People living with painful hand and arm conditions are invited to take part in research and help create a new online support platform for patients.
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Keep a clock on TikTok: social media can be good but only for short bursts
Research from the University of Aberdeen in collaboration with the University of Wollongong, Australia, has found that limited screen time on social media may benefit young people by helping them form more meaningful and positive peer relationships.
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Female genital mutilation course to better prepare health and social care professionals
A new course to help health and social care workers understand the many impacts of female genital mutilation (FGM) has been launched by FutureLearn in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen.
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Rural residents happier with their GP service than those in urban areas
Rural residents are happier with their GP service than those in urban areas, research from the University of Aberdeen has revealed.
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Scientists find link between antibiotics and colon cancer
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen, NHS Grampian and Queen's University Belfast have found that antibiotic use may increase the risk of developing colon cancer, potentially more so among younger people.
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'Mistrust' among main factors influencing Covid-19 vaccine uptake in ethnic minority groups
The main factors that influence Covid vaccine uptake among ethnic minority groups have been identified in a study published today.
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Expanding free tools to help couples predict the chance of IVF success
Tools developed by the University of Aberdeen which help couples to predict the chances of having a baby following IVF treatment have now been launched in the US.