Dizziness and falls
Dizziness in older adults linked to higher risk of future falls
The first meta-analysis of its kind has shown that older adults experiencing dizziness are significantly more likely to fall in future.
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Award shortlists and interdisciplinary research grants: News from Imperial
Summary: Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Silica dust
Reducing workplace dust limits could significantly reduce silicosis cases
Scientists have found that a worker’s lifetime exposure to ‘permissible’ levels of silica dust results in a considerable risk of developing silicosis.
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Animal research and AI/BMI health predictors: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Alzheimer's disease
Weight-loss drug may slow Alzheimer’s decline
A drug prescribed for diabetes and weight loss has been shown to reduce brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s patients by almost 50%.
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Quantum hubs and R&D ecosystem: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
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Teaching tools, AI health checks and best PhD thesis: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Sleep and brain function
Being a ‘night owl’ is associated with mental sharpness, study shows
People’s preference for morning or evening activity is linked to their brain function, with ‘night owls’ generally performing better in tests.
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Sleep evolution enigma and student becomes CEO for a day: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
BREAST CANCER
£150,000 study will explore links between breast cancer and breastfeeding
Researchers at Imperial College London have been awarded funding to investigate how breastfeeding lowers the risk of breast cancer.
