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Early LifeLab rolled out to help tackle childhood obesity
Southampton’s LifeLab education programme has been given a new boost to help tackle obesity among primary school children in the city....
Sep 29, 2022


Fried food chemical linked to worse bone health
People who eat a lot of acrylamide, found in unhealthy food like crisps and chips, have been shown to be more likely to break a bone. A...
Sep 29, 2022


Pregnancy nutritional supplement reduces risk of serious bleeding after childbirth
Women who trialled a new nutritional supplement during pregnancy tended to have shorter labours and were less likely to have severe...
Sep 21, 2022


Researchers call for needs of children to be at heart of policy-making
Southampton researchers have joined calls for a change in government approach so children are at the forefront of policy. Professor Keith...
Sep 8, 2022


Fatty liver disease improves risk prediction of type 2 diabetes
Younger women with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are at almost five times greater risk of type 2 diabetes, according to new research....
Aug 31, 2022


Almost half of six-year-olds are not active enough
A study with families in Southampton found 47 percent of six-year-olds did not meet the recommended daily guidelines for physical...
Aug 12, 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 12, 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...
Aug 4, 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 13, 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 12, 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...
Jul 11, 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 30, 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 15, 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...
Mar 3, 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 23, 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...
Feb 17, 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 24, 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...
Jan 5, 2022


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 20, 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 16, 2021
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