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LifeLab Showcase celebrates a year of success
Young people, teachers, researchers and collaborators came to LifeLab for a vibrant evening of celebration. The 2025 Showcase event took...
Jul 16, 2025


World Health Organization spotlights Southampton research on health before pregnancy
A new report has highlighted the role of Southampton researchers and their partners in shaping the global conversation on preconception...
Jul 2, 2025


Minister meets Southampton experts helping children to lead healthier lives
Government minister Stephen Morgan has learned how Southampton researchers are improving children's long-term health prospects. The...
Jun 27, 2025


Researchers warn early development may be linked to rising youth anxiety
High rates of anxiety in children and young people may be rooted in the earliest stages of life, researchers have warned. The number of...
Jun 9, 2025


Fellowship success for future leader in ageing research
Dr Mark Burton has secured a prestigious fellowship to improve understanding of muscle loss in later life. The Vivensa Foundation...
Jun 4, 2025


‘Delving deeper’ into liver disease by re-creating it in a dish
Innovative research in Southampton is using a 3D technique to take new steps towards tackling a global health problem. Millie-Rose...
May 6, 2025


Trio of awards for bone health research
Three Southampton researchers have been recognised at an international conference. Dr Elizabeth Curtis, Dr Leo Westbury and Dr Faidra...
Apr 29, 2025


New collaboration launched to improve muscle health in people with obesity
Southampton researchers are increasing understanding of muscle loss found in people living with obesity in older age. They are...
Apr 24, 2025


Southampton to lead new UK network into links between gut and brain health
A groundbreaking UK research network has been launched to uncover how gut health influences the brain, immune system and mental...
Apr 24, 2025


Leading nutrition expert to receive lifetime achievement award
Professor Philip Calder has been honoured with the Alexander Leaf Distinguished Scientist Lifetime Achievement Award. The prize is...
Mar 19, 2025


Changing men’s diets could affect their future children’s health, study finds
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,...
Mar 10, 2025


LifeLab team urges MPs to include young voices in future vaping policies
Southampton researchers and young people have been to Westminster to urge MPs to consider young people’s views on vaping. At Evidence...
Jan 30, 2025


Loneliness could hinder older peoples’ recovery after leaving hospital
Southampton researchers have identified ways to boost older patients' recovery at home. Social isolation not only affects people...
Jan 27, 2025


Southampton professor celebrated for combining world-class research and clinical care
Professor Nicholas Harvey has been honoured with the 2024 David Barker Award for Research. The Award recognises outstanding contributions...
Jan 16, 2025


Southampton to lead major trial on treating babies with reflux
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...
Jan 7, 2025


National effort to tackle maternity disparities gets underway in Southampton
A new collaboration to reduce disparities in maternity outcomes has marked its launch with a networking event. The NIHR Challenge:...
Jan 6, 2025


Olive leaf extract may boost muscle health in older age, study finds
New research suggests a molecule found in olive leaves could help combat age-related muscle loss. Weakening of muscles is a major public...
Dec 17, 2024


Shifts in health of young people will impact pregnancies, study shows
New research shows how health behaviours of young people have changed across generations. Results reveal progress in some areas, with a...
Dec 12, 2024


LifeLab scoops national award for improving the health of young people
Southampton’s LifeLab programme has been nationally recognised for its work to improve the health and wellbeing of young people. ...
Dec 4, 2024


Southampton nutrition scientist secures funding for obesity research
Dr Helena Fisk is looking at new ways to improve obesity-associated inflammation. The Southampton researcher has secured funding from the...
Nov 29, 2024
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