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Stress hormones in the mother can affect foetal development, according to a study published today in The Journal of Physiology.

To test whether high stress levels in pregnant mice had an impact on their offspring, pregnant mice received the natural glucocorticoid corticosterone at different times during pregnancy, either from day 11 to 16 (20 females), from day 14-19 (31 females), or...

Physical inactivity may be associated with twice as many deaths as obesity, according to research.

The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that just a modest increase in physical activity, such as a brisk 20 minute walk, could have significant health benefits.

Researchers, from University of Cambridge, studied data from 334,000 European men and...

Two lunchtime events were held to promote Dry January to Plymouth City Council staff and in total 70 colleagues have signed up.

The events were held at Ballard House refectory on Wednesday 7 January and Windsor House reception area on Thursday 8 January. Members of our Public Health team gave out information on Dry January, spoke to staff and encouraged them to pledge to give up booze...

People in Plymouth are being encouraged to give up booze for January.

Plymouth City Council’s Public Health department has teamed up to work with the national Dry January campaign team as part of our Alcohol Strategy – and you can sign up too.

Dry January is a national behaviour change public health campaign developed by the charity Alcohol Concern and supported by Pubic Health...