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One in three parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections

11 March 2026

Study highlights misperceptions on the role of antibiotics in managing common childhood illness

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Welsh cohort first to test “life changing” product that could help end global period poverty

11 March 2026

Self-cleaning SunPad, which harnesses the power of the sun, could enhance menstrual health and hygiene around the world

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New insights into chaotic chromosome mutations

10 March 2026

Cardiff University scientists solve the mystery of 'chromosome rebirth' underlying cancer formation.

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Improving opportunities for children from disadvantaged communities to engage with nature

10 March 2026

A UKRI Knowledge Transfer Partnership between Cardiff University and WWT, the wetland charity, will improve opportunities for disadvantaged communities to engage with nature.

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Chief Medical Officer for Wales hails ‘great ambition’ of new Centre for Vision Services Research

10 March 2026

The Centre for Vision Services Research will unite experts to improve eyecare research

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ADHD gender gap linked with later diagnosis and poorer outcomes

10 March 2026

Late diagnosis of ADHD in girls and young women is associated with increased mental health issues, self-harm, alcohol use and drug use.

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Hairdressers could be a secret weapon in tackling climate change

6 March 2026

Salons can be influential in prompting climate conversations

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Water supplies in rural Nepal could be cleaned by harnessing the power of the sun, scientists claim

25 February 2026

Cardiff and Nepali researchers transfer their research on menstrual hygiene tech to tackle water supply challenges

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Welsh children’s dental health improves but disadvantaged children remain worse off

23 February 2026

The latest national children’s dental inspection in Wales shows continued improvement in oral health among five and six year olds, but inequalities persist.

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Most roadless areas in Great Britain are smaller than 1km2

18 February 2026

A new study measures the amount of roadless areas in Great Britain and examines the wildlife impact of roads.