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Heart attack drug proven to have no rebound effect
Clopidogrel, a drug prescribed to thousands of people who have had a heart attack, can be safely withdrawn with no 'rebound effect', according to a study by Aberdeen scientists.
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Run fast to eat well: Brain research reveals new link between high intensity exercise and appetite
High intensity exercise suppresses yearnings for unhealthy foods, a study by Aberdeen nutritionists has found.
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Are the risks of extending IVF outweighing the benefits?
As the use of IVF expands to a wider range of fertility problems, experts warn that the risks could outweigh the benefits.
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Shrinking fish: Decline in North Sea fish length linked to rising sea temperatures
A decline in the length of fish in the North Sea could be linked to climate change, according to research led by Aberdeen scientists.
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Chemists exploring new material with 'next generation' computer hard drive possibilities
An attempt to uncover the 'holy grail' of a lossless energy source has inadvertently led to a study which could result in the next generation of high-speed, mass storage hard drives.
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High point celebrated in construction of world-class nutrition research facility
A key milestone in the construction of a facility that will place the University of Aberdeen at the forefront of scientific research into nutrition and health has been celebrated.
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Vegetation's role in water availability amid climate change in northern regions explored
Flood prevention and ensuring a sustainable water supply are just two possible benefits of a new ground breaking study under way at the University of Aberdeen.
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Football fans get FFITer and lose weight
An initiative that helps male football fans feel better and live a healthier lifestyle by losing weight, taking more exercise, and improving their diet has been a resounding success, according to new research published in The Lancet and BMC Public Health.
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New study investigates 'sunshine' and the immune system
Aberdeen researchers are launching a new study to test two methods that may counter possible health risks of not getting enough exposure to the sun during the winter months.
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Exploring the 'golden rules' of diet and weight-loss
The evidence behind common beliefs and advice associated with healthy eating will be explored at a free University event.
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Unmanned flying drones to help identify oil reserves
Unmanned flying drones are being used to recover more of the oil reserves from the North Sea and beyond by studying geology from the sky.
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Eating habits study seeks volunteers
What determines and influences our eating habits is the focus of a new study by Aberdeen nutritional scientists.
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Volunteers sought for research into treatment for haemorrhoidal disease
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen and NHS Highland leading a study into methods of treating severe haemorrhoids are seeking volunteers.
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Race to save Alaska's lost 'melting villages' boosted by major research grant
A race to save one of the world's best preserved examples of a lost society has been boosted by a major £1million research grant.
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Life on other planets could be far more widespread
Earth-sized planets can support life at least ten times further away from stars than previously thought, according to academics at the University of Aberdeen.