Health and wellbeing
Issues of health and well-being affect us all personally. Our research produces solutions; from addressing the problems of an ageing population, to better planning and operation of water supplies, to identifying substances that cause adverse health effects.
Our impactful research helps us live longer and better lives.
Innovating healthcare: smarter, more cost-effective medical devices
Learn how Heriot-Watt’s research is advancing medical device development, driving innovations that enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Combatting global health threats: ending arsenic mass poisoning through research
Learn how Heriot-Watt’s research is addressing arsenic mass poisoning, providing sustainable solutions to protect public health in affected regions.
Inovating healthcare: re-designing medical compression for better patient outcomes
Explore how Heriot-Watt’s research is re-designing medical compression technologies to enhance treatment effectiveness and improve patient care.
Ensuring safety: research on the health impacts of nanomaterials
Explore how Heriot-Watt’s research is enhancing nanomaterial safety, assessing potential health risks and developing guidelines for safe usage.
Transforming healthcare: revolutionising prostate cancer diagnosis through innovative research
Learn how Heriot-Watt’s research is advancing prostate cancer diagnosis, improving early detection and outcomes with cutting-edge technology and methods.
Improving cognitive health: what keeps us sharp?
Explore Heriot-Watt’s research into cognitive health, uncovering key factors that help maintain mental sharpness and improve wellbeing.