A collection of seven articles in Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, led by Visiting Editor Anita Makins, brings together global expertise on post-pregnancy contraception - an area critical to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes worldwide.
The INTERBIO-21st study has identified that a pattern of fats identified in the blood of mothers early in pregnancy is associated with reduced rates of brain growth in the baby, and developmental delays in the children once they reach 2 years of age.
Researchers from the University of Oxford and the Francis Crick Institute, in collaboration with international partners, have made major advances in understanding how mutations in a single non-coding gene contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders affecting thousands of people worldwide.
A new Anti-Racist Medicine textbook explores racism\u2019s impact on healthcare, research and education, and offers guidance for delivering more equitable care.
Congratulations to Dr Onima Chowdhury, who has been awarded a clinical trial grant by Cancer Research UK to improve treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes.
The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (KIR) at the University of Oxford has secured a major five-year funding commitment of \u00a328 million from the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research (KTRR), extending its long-standing strategic partnership to 2031.
The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS) marked the culmination of its 2025 Decolonising Global Health blog series with an internal multi-session event bringing together contributors and student
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran, from the University of Oxford\u2019s Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), has been awarded a \u00a33 million grant from the Department of Health and Social Care to lead a major new clinical trial that could transform the global treatment of early, lethal prostate cancer.
Liver disease is a growing and urgent challenge for the NHS. Unplanned admissions have risen sharply in the past decade (more than 50%), and around 35% of patients die within 60 days of discharge. Many patients experience frequent, unpredictable complications.
The authors of a new paper explain how a new methodology helped them better understand student wellbeing at Oxford and what more could be done to support mental health.
Current World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines typically recommend 2\u20137 days of abstinence before taking semen samples or assisted reproduction. However, a new study published today and led by Oxford University researchers suggests that regular ejaculation \u2013 whether through sexual activity or masturbation \u2013 results in higher quality sperm, with less DNA damage.
Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS) hosted its first Annual Showcase and Lecture at the Oxford Union, bringing together leading voices in primary care research, education and global health innovation, including a keynote address by Lord Vallance.
A new study, co-led by Professor Arjune Sen and supported by Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, aims to improve understanding of the risk factors, care pathways and broader health and social impacts of epilepsy in Nepal.
The University of Oxford has secured the top place in the QS World University Rankings for 2026 in four academic subjects: Anatomy and Physiology, Anthropology, Geography, and Modern Languages.
Seven researchers from across Medical Sciences Division have been named among the latest cohort of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigators. This award recognises the most prominent and prestigious researchers of applied health and social care.
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