Health & Beauty

Dr Valentina Mosienko from the University of Exeter Medical School has won one of 15 highly competitive fellowships from the Medical Research Council Career Development Award .

The award, covering five years, will allow Dr Mosienko to study star-shaped brain cells – known as astrocytes – and their role in depression etiology.

Dr Mosienko said “I’m honoured to receive the fellowship to investigate this important area of research. Depression is a devastating illness affecting one in four people in the UK. It is not fully understood still, with antidepressants commonly...

With the tier system now in place, many areas of the country are going into various levels of lockdown. Some are in full lockdown like Wales and Scotland, and other areas seem to be teetering on the brink of moving up a tier, depending on the level of Covid virus in their area.

Here in Exeter, Covid cases do seem to be stabilising , but many people are still reluctant to get back to “normal” or even embrace a new normal if it means socialising with others.

It’s hard to think about staying active whilst trying to stay in, and it may seem pointless to...

The world of cannabis is opening up and embracing new norms and outlook. In a recent study, it was concluded that these green herbs do not effect work performance. Read more to find out.

In the world of cannabis, there has been learning and unlearning of opinions. Looking at the history when these green buds were appreciated and then to the contrasting beliefs today, we know that the complete potential of this nature's gift is yet to be identified. However, this has not stopped many people from adopting the stigmatized view and putting the benefits on hold because of the drug war...

Exeter people planning on dressing up this Hallowe’en are being urged to void having a ‘sight-mare’ by looking after their eyes.

Exeter Specsavers store staff are hoping that fancy dress revellers don’t play a trick on their eyes by using costume contact lenses and make-up, and instead treat them to the care they deserve this Saturday.

Scott McGowan, ophthalmic director at the store, says: ‘While novelty contact lenses may seem like a perfect costume addition, they can damage eyes – especially if not handled in the right way.

‘Not knowing how to wear or care for...