Manchester Metropolitan University in the news https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from Manchester Metropolitan University Smoking-triggered heart attacks could be prevented—new research explains how One of the most common types of heart attack could be prevented thanks to new research that explains the process behind them for the first time. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-02-smoking-triggered-heart-preventednew.html Medical research Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:16:08 EST news596110565 New research delivers hope for one of South America's 'lost' bird species The discovery of new information relating to a critically endangered bird species has given scientists new hope for finding the last remaining individuals in the wild—and a roadmap to save the species from extinction. https://phys.org/news/2021-05-south-america-lost-bird-species.html Plants & Animals Wed, 26 May 2021 08:07:47 EDT news541235261 Sustainable fabric made from tree bark could cut MRSA infection rates A traditional Ugandan cloth that uses tree bark to make sustainable textiles could be used to treat skin wounds after new research shows it has antimicrobial properties to fight against tough infections such as MRSA. https://phys.org/news/2021-05-sustainable-fabric-tree-bark-mrsa.html Cell & Microbiology Mon, 10 May 2021 08:08:21 EDT news539852891 The mental health risk of being 'vulnerable' during COVID-19 pandemic Gradual release from lockdown means the most at risk will endure social isolation the longest and experience risk to their mental and physical wellbeing. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-06-mental-health-vulnerable-covid-pandemic.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:25:02 EDT news512119499 Junk food diet raises depression risk, researchers find A diet of fast food, cakes and processed meat increases your risk of depression, according to researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-12-junk-food-diet-depression.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 18 Dec 2018 06:50:59 EST news464338247 Helping stroke survivors back on their feet Small sensory devices could help to improve walking recovery during stroke rehabilitation in a bid to reduce social isolation. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-05-survivors-feet.html Cardiology Thu, 26 May 2016 09:50:02 EDT news383472481 Assistive tech to tackle dementia isolation Mobile and wearable technology used to support independent living for people with dementia could hold the key to cutting social isolation. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-05-tech-tackle-dementia-isolation.html Alzheimer's disease & dementia Thu, 19 May 2016 09:10:06 EDT news382865054