University Of Exeter

This study looked at whether eating micro-vegetables (young seedlings of larger veggies) for 6 weeks can lower inflammation in adults aged 60 and older with a BMI over 25. Researchers measured changes in blood markers, muscle and fat tissue, thinking, and mouth/gut bacteria. The …

This study tested a new, non-invasive method called Raman spectroscopy to detect ovarian cancer. Researchers analyzed blood and tissue samples from 160 women with symptoms or undergoing treatment. The goal was to see if this light-based technique can identify cancer earlier and d…

This study tested whether doing virtual reality exercises at home could help people who had a stroke more than six months ago improve their arm function and balance. Twenty-seven participants used a non-immersive VR system with gamified exercises, monitored remotely by their reha…

This study tested whether taking a new dietary supplement for 16 days could improve exercise performance and cognitive function in 40 healthy adults (20 young, ages 18-30, and 20 older, ages 50-65). Participants completed cycling tests, cognitive tasks, and blood draws before and…

This study looked at whether playing a grammar reasoning game online for a short time can improve thinking and daily function in healthy adults over 50. Over 6,500 participants completed the training and took computer tests to measure changes in memory and multitasking. The goal …

This study looked at how eating more or fewer calories than normal affects muscle maintenance in healthy middle-aged adults during a short period of leg immobilization. Researchers measured daily muscle protein building rates and muscle size changes using MRI. The goal was to und…

This study looked at whether taking a probiotic called L. plantarum can increase how much sulforaphane—a health-promoting compound—your body absorbs from broccoli. 13 healthy adults took either the probiotic or a placebo for a short time, then ate broccoli. Researchers measured s…

This study tested a computer tool that helps doctors in primary care correctly identify the type of diabetes in adults diagnosed before age 50. The tool uses existing patient data to flag possible misclassification. Researchers interviewed 21 patients and staff to see if the tool…

This study looked at 62 people with type 1 diabetes to see if a test that measures the hormone glucagon can help predict when dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) might happen. Researchers used a special drink or an injection to stimulate glucagon release and tracked blood …