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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 10, 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 29, 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


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...
Dec 10, 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 29, 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 25, 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 16, 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...
Nov 10, 2021


Pregnant teenagers and their midwives need support to discuss healthy eating
Diet in pregnancy has significant impact on baby’s development and lifelong health. Pregnant teenagers’ diets are amongst the least...
May 17, 2021


Adolescence is a window of opportunity for improving health literacy
A study by the University of Southampton has shown its LifeLab programme, aimed at improving adolescent health through hands-on learning,...
May 12, 2021


Nutritional supplement taken before and during pregnancy cuts preterm births
A Southampton study has shown that use of a nutritional supplement before and during pregnancy did not influence the mother’s blood sugar...
Apr 30, 2021


Transgenic plant oil as good as fish for healthy omega-3
There are literally not enough fish in the sea when it comes to recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids. New research has shown...
Nov 20, 2020
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