Nutrition awareness app helps spot signs of child risk
Southampton researchers have developed a digital tool to support nutrition focused assessments in children. Good nutrition is important...
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- Jul 26
Professor Cyrus Cooper wins prestigious award
Southampton’s Professor Cyrus Cooper has been recognised with the Royal Osteoporosis Society’s highest honour. The Linda Edwards Award...
- Jul 19
Fibre supplements trialled in Southampton to support immune health
A new study in Southampton is exploring the effects of soluble fibre on the immune system. Fibre is essential for healthy digestion –...
- Jul 14
The public should not be only ones responsible for shift to sustainable food, scientists say
Top European scientists, including Southampton’s Professor Janis Baird, say new policies on food could transform the way we eat. We...
- Jun 28
New study investigates link between father’s weight and Alzheimer’s risk
Southampton researchers are exploring how a father’s obesity may impact their children’s risk of dementia. The national study is funded...
- Jun 15
Revolutionary tech in Mars rover could transform disease detection
Southampton researchers are advancing a new technology, already used in space exploration, to search for signs of diseases. The...
- Jun 14
Southampton team evaluates young people’s health in South Africa
Southampton researchers have launched a new project in South Africa. The research will assess young people’s physical and mental health....
- Jun 7
Obesity in later life may cause our muscles to age faster
New research has shown genes linked with a longer life are less active in the muscles of older men who are overweight or living with...
- May 26
Government health failures leave new parents unprepared, report warns
Southampton researchers have joined calls for national policies to improve health before pregnancy. Experts say expectant mothers and...
- May 24
LifeLab supports young people in South Africa
Southampton’s LifeLab programme is being rolled out across the world to inspire healthier life choices. The programme gives young people...
- May 18
Southampton researchers lead international project to tackle childhood obesity
An international study involving Southampton researchers is assessing support for parents that could reduce childhood obesity, starting...
- May 16
Southampton professor awarded major international research prize
Prof Nicholas Harvey has won a prestigious science award for osteoporosis research. He has been honoured with the International...
- May 12
Leading nutrition expert wins research award
Professor Philip Calder has been honoured with the Stephen S. Chang Award. The international prize recognises his outstanding...
- May 3
Teens develop easy to understand exam stress guide
Southampton teenagers have created a digital guide to support students during the exam period. The guide was co-created by a youth panel...
- Apr 28
Researchers call for better pre-pregnancy support to reduce inequalities
Southampton researchers have urged the government to consider how to better support people in preparing for pregnancy and parenthood...
- Apr 12
Weight loss pill enters first clinical trial
Southampton researchers are launching the first trial of a pioneering weight-loss treatment. Healthy volunteers will test a...
- Mar 23
Removing 'impulse buy' foods high in fat, salt and sugar receives support
Shoppers and retailers support a ban on junk foods at store entrances, aisle ends and checkouts in a new Southampton study. In the UK,...
- Mar 22
New study calls for national policies to improve health before pregnancy
Nine in ten women in England enter pregnancy with at least one indicator that may increase health risks to them and their baby, according...
- Mar 22
Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters
New research shows women with obesity may share the risk of the disease with their daughters, but not their sons. Southampton researchers...
- Mar 10
New research hub to improve the quality of nutrition in UK food and drink
A new innovation hub led by Southampton researchers aims to transform the nutritional quality of food and drink sold in the UK. The Diet...
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