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Drugs in the environment found to affect plant growth

5 Dec 2014

New study finds drugs in the environment impact plant growth.

Environment and health collaboration kicks-off in Truro

20 Nov 2014

Experts from across the UK met in Truro this week, to begin work on research that will improve our understanding of environmental change.

Take part in beach health survey

10 Nov 2014

Scientists in Cornwall are renewing an appeal for people to take part in a study that will shed light on the health effects of polluted seas.

Novel research examines shellfish consumption

7 Nov 2014

Understanding the UK’s shellfish industry and what seafood people eat and why.

Coastal living boosts physical activity – but only in the West

9 Oct 2014

People who live close to the coast are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines than inland dwellers, finds a new study released by the Centre's researchers.

New tool will monitor rare disease

15 Sep 2014

A new research collaboration launches this week that’s hoping to shed light on the factors affecting Ankylosing Spondylitis - a rare and potentially debilitating medical condition.

Mould poses risk to asthma sufferers

28 Aug 2014

Damp and mould in homes could pose a significant health risk to people with asthma - according to a new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Take part in second wave of health survey

21 Aug 2014

Scientists in Cornwall are making a second appeal for people to take part in research that will shed light on the health effects of marine pollution.

Research is key weapon in tackling antibiotic resistance

30 Jul 2014

Research at the European Centre for Environment & Human Health is part of an unprecedented cross council collaboration to tackle the rising threat of antibiotic resistance. For the first time, all seven UK research councils have come together to co-ordinate the work of their teams.