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New report finds smoking is a cause of depression and schizophrenia
20 June 2022
Smoking increases the risk of developing schizophrenia by between 53% and 127% and of developing depression by 54% to 132%, a report by academics from the University of Bristol published today [20 June] has shown. More research is needed to identify why this is the case, and more evidence is needed for other mental health conditions such as anxiety or bipolar disorder.
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- TARG Research Showcase at the Hawthorns 28 June 2022 On Friday the 24th of June, TARG was thrilled to host a public engagement event to showcase the research being undertaken within the research group. In particular, the event was to thank non-academic staff for their role in helping facilitate research.
- New report finds smoking is a cause of depression and schizophrenia 20 June 2022 Smoking increases the risk of developing schizophrenia by between 53% and 127% and of developing depression by 54% to 132%, a report by academics from the University of Bristol published today [20 June] has shown. More research is needed to identify why this is the case, and more evidence is needed for other mental health conditions such as anxiety or bipolar disorder.
- Study shows people ‘right size’ portions of high-calorie foods 13 June 2022 New research has revealed that humans moderate the size of energy-rich meals they consume, suggesting people are smarter eaters than previously thought.
- Fresh partnerships herald exciting new era for research centre dedicated to online protection 30 May 2022 A University of Bristol led-research centre introduced to ensure people are safe online has awarded funding to a further four new projects.
- A cushion which 'breathes' to help reduce stress and anxiety 16 May 2022 Researchers at the University of Bristol have created a robotic cushion which mimics a living being to help make people feel calm.
- New research shows humans possess surprising nutritional intelligence 26 April 2022 Pioneering research has shed new light on what drives people’s basic food preferences, indicating our choices may be smarter than previously thought and influenced by the specific nutrients, as opposed to just calories, we need.
- Smoking during pregnancy may not cause ADHD in children after all 7 April 2022 A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the scientific journal Addiction and led by University of Bristol researchers shows that maternal prenatal smoking is associated with offspring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but is unlikely to be the cause of it.
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