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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....
May 15, 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 22, 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 20, 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 12, 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...
Mar 6, 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 26, 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 9, 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...
Feb 2, 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 30, 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 24, 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 12, 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...
Jan 10, 2024


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 14, 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...
Dec 6, 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 24, 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...
Nov 17, 2023


Children with autism may have different gut bacteria
New research shows young children with a family history of autism spectrum disorder have a different mix of bacteria living in their...
Nov 13, 2023


Finding sustainable fatty acids: Meet Ella Baker
Omega-3 fatty acids are sometimes known as ‘healthy fats’. They cannot be made by the body and must be obtained through food, such as...
Nov 9, 2023


Active children have a better quality of life, study finds
New research shows that being active is good for children’s self-esteem and friendships. Insights from an international study suggest...
Oct 11, 2023


Southampton professor awarded prestigious Hagler Fellowship
Professor Philip Calder has been awarded an international fellowship to expand the study of fatty acids. The Hagler Fellowship, awarded...
Oct 3, 2023
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