Dr Emma Vardy

Dr Emma Vardy is a Research Associate in Children’s Reading Development at Coventry University.

People need pets: how dogs can help children read

Cancer, Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, NHS
Cancer backlog will become a national emergency
Cancer backlog requires an emergency national response similar to the pandemic. The backlog of cancer cases due to Covid-19 will require an emergency national response similar to the response to …
Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Eyes
Sight loss: Cancelled surgeries putting partially-sighted at …
Sight loss: Cancelled surgeries putting partially-sighted at risk according to new survey. Four out of 10 people with sight loss fear their sight will further deteriorate during the Covid-19 pandemic …
genetics, Men's Health, Mental Health
Link between alcohol abuse and anxiety identified
New research from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh has identified how differences in sections of DNA might contribute to the risk of alcohol abuse in men. …
Ageing, Infection/Disease, Neurology, Pharmacy/Drugs
Use of antiepileptic drugs with Alzheimer’s warning
Antiepileptic drugs are associated with a higher risk of mortality in persons with Alzheimer’s disease. The use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with a higher risk of death among persons …
Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Integrative, Lifestyle
Covid-19: Public support action on obesity
74% of the Public support Government action on obesity in the wake of emerging links with COVID-19. Polling shows strong backing for action on junk food marketing and promotions. Emerging …