Newcastle University

Diabetes linked to higher rate of birth defects

Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect than women without the condition and the likelihood is linked to the mother's glucose level, according to a new study. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16873489

IHS Patient Safety Project Runner up in National Contest

Institute of Ageing and Health and Institute of Health and Society - Joint Postgraduate Research Day

IHS wins Athena SWAN Silver Award

At a national awards ceremony held at the University of Nottingham, the Institute of Health & Society at Newcastle University was awarded the Athena SWAN Silver Award.

*NEW* Vacancy in IHS

Welfare rights service improves the lives of cancer patients

A study led by Newcastle University has revealed how help in dealing with the financial strain following a diagnosis of cancer can increase a patient’s ability to cope with the disease.