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Deforestation is leading to temperature increases of up to 5°C in some tropical regions, according to data revealed in a new interactive map created by researchers at the University of Leeds.

New RVC research reveals correlation between livelihoods in the Bolivian Amazon and perceptions of jaguars New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), looking at how livelihoods influence v

A minimally-invasive treatment for severe intervertebral disc disease in small dog breeds is now available at the University of Cambridge's Queen's Veterinary School Hospital - the only place in the UK currently providing the procedure.

As Thailand has experienced a rapid increase in its elderly population, a new study published in World Development has found that "social gender norms" - shared beliefs about how "altruistic" women or men should be in society - are overburdening women in the country with elderly care.

A study by University of Manchester scientists has revealed some of the mechanisms which may explain why older mice are more likely to give birth to offspring that have not grown to their full potential in the womb. The study in older animals showed that the placentas of male but not female offspring had increased cell damage from a biological state called oxidative stress.

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College's (RVC) VetCompass programme has revealed the most common health challenges facing Ragdolls - one of the UK's most popular cat breeds.

Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke, according to a new clinical trial by researchers.

A new AI-assisted brain atlas that can help visualise the human brain in unprecedented detail has been developed by UCL researchers, in a major step forward for neuroscience and neuroimaging. The human brain comprises hundreds of interconnected regions that drive our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

Children and young people faced long-lasting and higher risks of rare heart and inflammatory complications after COVID-19 infection, compared to before or without an infection, according to new research. Meanwhile COVID-19 vaccination was only linked to a short-term higher risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.

A new study from an expert at The University of Manchester has found that ancient Buddhist wisdom could help address growing social and emotional challenges created by modern life and the pressures of today's mental health systems.

Children in Sindh, Pakistan, play at a water pump in a village near Dadu, in Sindh, Pakistan. The British government is supporting the refurbishment of thousands of water pumps in Sindh, as people return to their communities following the devastating floods which swept across Pakistan in 2010.