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New report warns of resistant bacteria
A new report suggests that antibiotic resistant bacteria are increasing in the environment, providing a threat to both human and animal health. Senior Lecturer from the European Centre, Dr Will…
Sunshine may help to prevent allergies and eczema
Increased exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children, according to a new scientific study published this week. Researchers from the Centre, along…
Truro residents to take part in new study
Residents in Truro are set to play a major role in a new study that will assess how neighbourhood environments can affect health and wellbeing. A selection of around 2000…
Call for participants to be involved in new study
Researchers at the Centre are conducting a new study that will assess responses to cycling through different environments, and have made a call for participants to be involved. The study…
Napkin Science
Dr Will Stahl-Timmins from the European Centre for Environment & Human Health has been recognised by the Information is Beautiful Awards for a recent information graphic he designed. Dr Stahl-Timmins’…
15 New Conservation Concerns
A review carried out by a group of international specialists has identified several emerging issues that are likely to damage biodiversity in the coming years. The review was conducted by…
New research hints at radon link to skin cancer
A new study suggests that a link may exist between radon exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer. Researchers from the European Centre have detected a connection following analysis of data on…