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Southampton team evaluates young people’s health in South Africa
Southampton researchers have launched a new project in South Africa. The research will assess young people’s physical and mental health....
Jun 14, 2023
Rapid infection tests could boost patient care and flow amid mounting NHS pressures
A pioneering study has found tens of thousands of patient beds could be saved by the NHS every year by using a new rapid test. Patients...
Jun 13, 2023
Southampton experts urge PM to tell party not to discredit science on toxic air
Two leading Southampton researchers have signed a letter asking the Prime Minister to tell his colleagues to stop discrediting facts...
Jun 12, 2023
New research seeks to boost immune system’s ability to kill cancer
Southampton researchers are investigating an immune cell that can fight cancer. They aim to better understand why certain ‘natural killer...
Jun 8, 2023
Small percentage of cancer research funding goes on treatment, study finds
New research has revealed that only a small percentage of cancer funding is invested in primary treatments. Cancer is one of the world’s...
Jun 8, 2023
Obesity in later life may cause our muscles to age faster
New research has shown genes linked with a longer life are less active in the muscles of older men who are overweight or living with...
Jun 7, 2023
UK-wide COVID-19 vaccine study reports long-term third dose booster protection
Third dose COVID-19 booster vaccines offer lasting protection after several months, according to the latest results of a nationwide...
May 31, 2023
Government health failures leave new parents unprepared, report warns
Southampton researchers have joined calls for national policies to improve health before pregnancy. Experts say expectant mothers and...
May 26, 2023
LifeLab supports young people in South Africa
Southampton’s LifeLab programme is being rolled out across the world to inspire healthier life choices. The programme gives young people...
May 24, 2023
Southampton-led study identifies promising acne treatment
New research has found that a drug used to treat high blood pressure could help women with persistent acne. SAFA is the first large-scale...
May 22, 2023
Baby RSV hospitalisations fall by 83 percent in trial
New results from an international study show a treatment could greatly reduce the number of babies admitted to hospital with a common...
May 19, 2023
Southampton researchers lead international project to tackle childhood obesity
An international study involving Southampton researchers is assessing support for parents that could reduce childhood obesity, starting...
May 18, 2023
Southampton professor awarded major international research prize
Prof Nicholas Harvey has won a prestigious science award for osteoporosis research. He has been honoured with the International...
May 16, 2023
Leading nutrition expert wins research award
Professor Philip Calder has been honoured with the Stephen S. Chang Award. The international prize recognises his outstanding...
May 12, 2023
Teens develop easy to understand exam stress guide
Southampton teenagers have created a digital guide to support students during the exam period. The guide was co-created by a youth panel...
May 3, 2023
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