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Heart attack risk could be spotted by eye test up to five years before cardiac issues start

A team of researchers from Edinburgh University say heart attack risk could be calculated by screening.

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2022

Monday marks the 150th birthday of one of Scotland's greatest ever women

TOMORROW is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Chrystal Macmillan who is not hugely famous in her home country but who I consider to be one of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2022

Edinburgh University accused of 'not being a safe space' for trans community

Student, staff and alumni have thrown their support behind a petition that calls on the university to better protect their trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming community.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon advisor gives 'concerning' Monkeypox warning as new cases found

Professor Devi Sridhar, who appeared numerous times on TV throughout the pandemic, and is the Chair of Global Public Health at Edinburgh University, has said that it is "worrying" that the cases are not originating from the same source

Edinburgh Live · May 17, 2022

Edinburgh student says Scottish people 'don't exist' in viral video poking fun at capital

In the tongue in cheek video which has amassed over 20,000 views the student jokes that Scottish people are 'non existent' on the university campus in Edinburgh city centre.

Edinburgh Live · May 16, 2022

Scottish book festival unveils new site plan for years ahead

THE Edinburgh International Book Festival has announced the venues for its upcoming events.

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2022

Remembering when Pelé came to Edinburgh to receive an honorary degree

Pelé received his honorary degree from Edinburgh University and also received a Edin Uni football strip during the ceremony that marked the educational's illustrious sporting history.

Edinburgh Live · May 8, 2022

Edinburgh ladder fanatics turn up to quirky new festival on the Meadows

Daniel, a Philosophy and Politics student at Edinburgh University, was delighted with Saturday afternoon’s turnout and is now planning on organising more ladder-inspired events.

Edinburgh Live · May 8, 2022

Scots mum fears passing ‘killer gene’ onto sons after losing father to Huntington’s disease

Dina De Sousa, a retired Edinburgh University researcher, has opened up after discovering she carries the faulty gene which causes the devastating condition and has vowed to raise awareness.

Daily Record · May 3, 2022

Mobile phone app could ‘transform’ outcomes for gout sufferers

Researchers at Edinburgh University carried out a small study, where some patients were given advice after inputting results into a phone app.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022