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Aug 11, 2022
New insights into hormone replacement therapy for preventing fractures
A new study has found that women’s fracture risk and history of falls do not alter hormone replacement therapy’s ability to help prevent...

Aug 3, 2022
Research inspires teenagers to eat well and move more
Innovative research is supporting teenagers make healthier choices that will help them live well for longer. Southampton researchers are...


Jul 12, 2022
New research focuses on care for alcohol-dependent patients
Southampton researchers are studying the care of people with alcohol dependence in hospitals. Patients who are alcohol dependent often...


Jul 11, 2022
Taking vitamin D during pregnancy could reduce the risk of eczema in babies
Taking Vitamin D supplements during pregnancy could substantially reduce the chances of babies suffering from atopic eczema, according to...


Jul 10, 2022
Pregnant women support Group B strep vaccine study to prevent baby deaths
Southampton researchers are inviting pregnant women to help study a new vaccine that would protect their baby from potentially...


Mar 29, 2022
Irregular periods linked with fatty liver disease
Women with irregular periods may have a greater risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). An international study,...


Mar 15, 2022
New partnership forged to shape UK policy and reduce hip fractures
A new collaboration led by Southampton researchers is aiming to change national policy and practice to routinely assess risk of fractures...


Mar 3, 2022
Breastfeeding could help counter effects of pregnancy diabetes on babies
New research suggests breastfeeding could help protect against long-lasting health issues in children whose mothers have gestational...


Feb 23, 2022
A good night’s sleep could help protect against fatty liver disease
Researchers have found that people who often sleep badly could be more likely to develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Prof...


Feb 17, 2022
Three coffees a day could help keep the doctor away
Researchers have found people who drink up to three cups of coffee a day could have a healthier heart and a lower risk of dying of any...


Jan 24, 2022
Measuring children’s BMI could help tackle obesity and make surgery safer
A Southampton-led study has found almost a quarter of children needing surgery in 102 UK hospitals were overweight or obese. It calls for...


Jan 5, 2022
Childhood obesity linked with mother’s unhealthy diet before pregnancy
New research led by the University of Southampton shows supporting women to eat a healthy diet pre-pregnancy could reduce risk of obesity...


Dec 20, 2021
Southampton professor selected for Diabetes UK’s highest award
Professor Christopher Byrne is to be honoured with the Banting Memorial Lecture Award. The leader in metabolic medicine will deliver the...


Dec 16, 2021
Nutrition experts urge greater action to improve children’s physical health
Southampton researchers have joined calls for the appointment of a Cabinet Minister for Children. Professors Keith Godfrey, Mark Hanson...

Dec 10, 2021
Arts and science combine to help young people make positive health choices
A new programme for young people in Southampton is helping teenagers discover how their lifestyle choices influence not only their own...


Dec 10, 2021
Researchers highlight importance of nutrition in teenage growth and development
Southampton researchers are calling for more studies into the effect of nutrition during adolescence. In a series of papers published in...


Nov 29, 2021
Fitness before cancer surgery shown to be important predictor of survival
New research with cancer patients has shown being fit before surgery influences outcomes more than muscle-wastage associated with cancer...


Nov 25, 2021
Smoking whilst pregnant linked to smaller babies in future pregnancies
Southampton researchers have found that the link between smoking at the start of pregnancy and having a smaller baby may extend to future...


Nov 16, 2021
Research prize praises ‘nutrition pathway’ for babies with heart problems
A Southampton dietitian has been honoured with a research impact award for her novel work to support babies with congenital heart disease...


Nov 10, 2021
Southampton nutrition expert supports calls for focus on children’s health
Professor Keith Godfrey has urged the Government to place children’s health “at the heart of new policies” as part of a major early years...
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