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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


Researchers call for better pre-pregnancy support to reduce inequalities
Southampton researchers have urged the government to consider how to better support people in preparing for pregnancy and parenthood...
Apr 28, 2023


Online preparation supports patients ahead of surgery
University Hospital Southampton is using online questionnaires to help patients prepare for surgery. The new approach is based on years...
Apr 27, 2023


Southampton-led study guides severe asthma research
A study led by Southampton researchers has developed a set of outcome measures for severe asthma. Severe asthma affects around 5-10% of...
Apr 13, 2023


Weight loss pill enters first clinical trial
Southampton researchers are launching the first trial of a pioneering weight-loss treatment. Healthy volunteers will test a...
Apr 12, 2023


Research reveals risk factors for chest problems after COVID-19
The risk of respiratory problems after COVID-19 increases with age and longer hospital stays, according to new research. An understanding...
Apr 3, 2023


Families become part of something life-changing at science festival
Visitors of all ages learned how research is life-changing at Southampton Science and Engineering Day. Thousands of people joined the...
Mar 23, 2023


Removing 'impulse buy' foods high in fat, salt and sugar receives support
Shoppers and retailers support a ban on junk foods at store entrances, aisle ends and checkouts in a new Southampton study. In the UK,...
Mar 23, 2023


New study calls for national policies to improve health before pregnancy
Nine in ten women in England enter pregnancy with at least one indicator that may increase health risks to them and their baby, according...
Mar 22, 2023


Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters
New research shows women with obesity may share the risk of the disease with their daughters, but not their sons. Southampton researchers...
Mar 22, 2023
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