top of page
Latest news
Peanut allergies could dramatically fall if babies weaned early on peanut products
UK researchers say peanut allergy could plummet by 77% if peanut products were added to all babies’ diets at four to six months of age....
Mar 17, 2023
Preventing peanut allergy: Q&A with Prof Graham Roberts
Peanut allergy affects up to 1 in 50 children in the UK. However evidence increasingly suggests that eating peanut products from an early...
Mar 17, 2023
Rapid test team raise £2M to help patients get the right antibiotic faster
Southampton researchers have created a potentially life-saving test that can quickly find out which antibiotics will and won’t work for...
Mar 13, 2023
New research hub to improve the quality of nutrition in UK food and drink
A new innovation hub led by Southampton researchers aims to transform the nutritional quality of food and drink sold in the UK. The Diet...
Mar 10, 2023
Professor Tom Wilkinson named a senior leader in UK respiratory research
Professor Tom Wilkinson, Respiratory and Allergy theme lead at our NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, has been recognised as...
Mar 6, 2023
Southampton professor receives OBE at Buckingham Palace
Professor Saul Faust has received his OBE for COVID-19 vaccine research. He was presented the honour by the Prince of Wales last week in...
Mar 3, 2023
Southampton contributes to new World Health Organization collaboration
Southampton researchers are part of a new, global collaboration for better bone health and ageing. The agreement is led by the World...
Mar 2, 2023
Improving diagnosis of chronic lung, ear and sinus infections in young children
Southampton researchers have recommended a method to help diagnose preschool children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). PCD is a...
Mar 2, 2023
Energy drink intake rising among teens in deprived areas amid widening inequality
Young people in deprived areas are drinking more energy drinks while the total falls in wealthier communities, according to new research....
Feb 24, 2023
Leading Southampton allergy expert makes plea for urgent action
Professor Sir Stephen Holgate has called for urgent action to tackle a global rise in allergy cases. It comes amid warnings that 70...
Feb 17, 2023
Southampton researchers join forces to support the mental health of teenagers with autism
A new study will develop an app to support young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to manage their own mental health. Around...
Feb 17, 2023
AI research paper wins inflammatory bowel disease award
Southampton researchers have been recognised for studying the use of machine learning for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is the...
Feb 10, 2023
Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural' birth
Women who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a 'natural' delivery, according to new research. 'Natural'...
Feb 6, 2023
Widely available antibiotic found to prevent COVID-19 patients needing intensive care
An international study co-led by Southampton’s Professor Ratko Djukanovic has shown that a common antibiotic could reduce intensive care...
Feb 1, 2023
Men’s involvement in health and nutrition is key for mums and children
Men being more active in health and nutrition can have long-lasting benefits for their partners and children, new research has shown....
Feb 1, 2023
bottom of page