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An innovative sports science tool – based on the research of a University of Stirling academic – is aiming to revolutionise talent identification and development in youth football players.

Women who use steroids may be at “higher risk” because discussions around the issue are often dominated by men, new research has revealed.

A student nurse’s poignant reflection on her first day on placement features in an inspirational new book published by a Scottish charity.

Health professionals should adopt a “conversational approach” and focus on building trust when discussing alcohol consumption with pregnant women, midwives have told researchers.

Health warnings printed on individual cigarettes could play a key role in reducing smoking, according to new research from the University of Stirling.

Just half of 11-19 year old drinkers recall seeing health messages or warnings on alcohol packaging – despite being an important target market for this information, according to new research.

The risk of 11 to 16-year-olds taking up smoking has reduced following the introduction of a ban on the open display of tobacco products in the UK, according to a new University of Stirling study.

Experts at the University of Stirling are part of a new £5.9 million research consortium looking at how the marketing of alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy food and drink has a detrimental impact on health.

Levels of second-hand smoke in Scotland’s prisons fell by more than 80 percent in the week after smoking was banned, according to new University of Stirling research.

Many women do not seek early treatment for pelvic organ prolapse due to confusion and a lack of awareness around the condition’s symptoms – and feelings of shame and embarrassment – according to new research.