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Aug 8, 2024
Asking three questions could make health initiatives more inclusive
Support to improve the health of people from ethnic minorities is most effective when it aligns with their values, research has found....


Jul 31, 2024
Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals
Local teens have experienced what being a doctor is like through a summer school at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The two-day...


Jul 24, 2024
Teens’ achievements on display at showcase event
Southampton’s LifeLab programme is inspiring young people to make healthier life choices. They marked successes at a celebration event...


Jul 11, 2024
Children’s bone health expert wins award
Dr Rebecca Moon has been honoured with a prestigious New Investigator award. Her research is looking at the benefits of vitamin D...


May 15, 2024
Promoting healthy ageing: Meet Helena Fisk
Southampton researchers are looking at new ways to improve health through nutrition. Obesity is a major public health problem in England....


Mar 22, 2024
Substance in coffee may improve muscle health in older age
New research suggests a molecule naturally found in coffee and fenugreek could potentially help slow age-related muscle loss. Southampton...

Mar 20, 2024
Urgent action needed to combat childhood trauma, report warns
Experts are calling for a population-wide strategy to reduce damaging childhood experiences. Southampton’s Professor Keith Godfrey has...


Mar 12, 2024
Southampton nutrition scientist receives award at the Houses of Parliament
Dr Helena Fisk has been honoured with The Nutrition Society STEM4Britain Award. The award recognises scientific excellence at an early...


Mar 6, 2024
Teens premiere short films to inspire young people into research
Young researchers took centre stage at a glittering film premiere and awards ceremony. The LifeLab celebration lit up the Winchester...

Feb 26, 2024
Chronic kidney disease paper selected by journal as Editor’s Choice
Southampton researchers have been highlighted for studying the energy needs of children with kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)...

Feb 9, 2024
‘Urgent action’ needed to improve children’s health, report warns
Experts are calling for ‘urgent action’ to improve children’s health and wellbeing in the first five years of life. Southampton’s...


Feb 2, 2024
Teens use virtual reality to warn of vaping dangers
Hampshire teenagers have produced a virtual reality (VR) experience to help young people ‘escape the vape.’ It emphasises the peer...

Jan 30, 2024
Extra nutrients during pregnancy may reduce risk of childhood obesity, study finds
Taking a nutritional supplement before and during pregnancy could promote healthy weight in childhood, according to new research. Experts...

Jan 24, 2024
Soaring childhood obesity from pandemic will cost UK billions, study finds
A dramatic increase in child obesity levels during the pandemic is set to cost the UK over £8 billion, according to new research. Obesity...


Jan 12, 2024
Southampton professor honoured with European medal
Professor Nicholas Harvey has been awarded the prestigious 2023 OrtoMed Medal. OrtoMed is the Italian Society of Orthopaedics, Medicine...

Jan 10, 2024
Late-night eating raises blood sugar levels in pregnancy
Consuming most calories at night may lead to pregnant women having higher blood sugar levels, a new study suggests. The results provide...


Dec 14, 2023
Hip shape differences may explain why more British get arthritis
New research has a possible reason for why British people are more likely to develop hip arthritis than Chinese people. The results...

Dec 6, 2023
Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients, study finds
New research shows most pregnant women are not getting the nutrients they and their babies need from modern diets. An international study...

Nov 24, 2023
Research reveals three common reasons why older people aren’t active enough
Southampton researchers have explored factors that influence older people’s physical activity. They worked with researchers at the...

Nov 17, 2023
Southampton nutrition scientist wins Early Career Scientist Award
Dr Helena Fisk has been honoured with The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) Drummond Early Career Scientist Award. The prize recognises...
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