An expanding pill trialled in Southampton could soon offer a new and affordable weight loss treatment. It follows a successful clinical trial at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Participants in Southampton took part at the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at UHS. The treatment was developed by Oxford Medical Products (OMP). OMP partnered with the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) for the trial. They also partnered with the NIHR Bristol BRC, and the North

Muscle health is about more than just fitness — it’s about staying well, active and independent throughout your life. Dr Mark Burton, a researcher at the University of Southampton, is working to help people understand how important muscle is for everyday health. He has recently completed a bridging fellowship at the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre. Now, he's set to start a fellowship funded by the Vivensa Foundation. What is sarcopenia? Dr Burton studies sarcopeni

Professor Nicholas Harvey is leading calls for urgent change to improve the treatment of osteoporosis around the world. He has led a...

Aspiring medics joined LifeLab’s summer school to gain hands-on experience and support their university applications. Dozens of young...

Image credit: UK Biobank/Dave Guttridge Bone health expertise in Southampton has underpinned one of the biggest health studies in the...

Young people, teachers, researchers and collaborators came to LifeLab for a vibrant evening of celebration. The 2025 Showcase event took...

A new report has highlighted the role of Southampton researchers and their partners in shaping the global conversation on preconception...

Government minister Stephen Morgan has learned how Southampton researchers are improving children's long-term health prospects. The...

High rates of anxiety in children and young people may be rooted in the earliest stages of life, researchers have warned. The number of...

Dr Mark Burton has secured a prestigious fellowship to improve understanding of muscle loss in later life. The Vivensa Foundation...

Innovative research in Southampton is using a 3D technique to take new steps towards tackling a global health problem.   Millie-Rose...

Three Southampton researchers have been recognised at an international conference. Dr Elizabeth Curtis, Dr Leo Westbury and Dr Faidra...

Southampton researchers are increasing understanding of muscle loss found in people living with obesity in older age.   They are...

A groundbreaking UK research network has been launched to uncover how gut health influences the brain, immune system and mental...

Professor Philip Calder has been honoured with the Alexander Leaf Distinguished Scientist Lifetime Achievement Award. The prize is...

New research suggests that men who eat a diet rich in olive oil, omega-3 and vitamin D could influence their future children’s genes,...

Southampton researchers and young people have been to Westminster to urge MPs to consider young people’s views on vaping. At Evidence...

Southampton researchers have identified ways to boost older patients' recovery at home. Social isolation not only affects people...

Professor Nicholas Harvey has been honoured with the 2024 David Barker Award for Research. The Award recognises outstanding contributions...

A common medicine used to treat babies with reflux is to be assessed in a new trial. The National Institute for Health and Care Research...