‘Prescribed’ smartphone app offers hope to young people who self-harm

New research suggests that the 'BlueIce' app developed by Professor Paul Stallard could have a significant impact in reducing self-harm in young people.

Digital games may beat mindfulness apps at relieving stress

Digital games, typical of those on smartphones, may relieve stress more effectively than mindfulness apps, a study from UCL and the University of Bath shows

Research looks to boost high rise workers’ mood with blue sky thinking on new skyscraper design

University of Bath researchers are set to find out why tall buildings can harm workers’ mental health and what can be done to improve building design.

Cigarette smoke makes MRSA superbug bacterium more drug-resistant

University of Bath researchers show that cigarette smoke can change the DNA and characteristics of pathogenic microbes.

Tobacco industry bumps up prices beyond that required by tax changes

New findings challenge long-standing arguments put forward by the tobacco industry that tax increases push consumers towards illicit market.

Tailor-made prosthetic liners could help more amputees walk again

Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new way of designing and manufacturing bespoke prosthetic liners, in less than a day.