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Mental health issues in teenage girls rose during the pandemic
The number of teenage girls attending emergency departments with mental health issues rose during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Southampton...
Aug 31, 2022


Research begins in Southampton to tackle RSV infections in babies
Babies in the Southampton area will play a vital role in a new respiratory virus study combatting the leading cause of infant...
Aug 31, 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 30, 2022


Developing a map of human lung fibrosis
Southampton researchers have given new insight into the events underlying a chronic lung disease, generating a valuable new resource for...
Aug 25, 2022


Babies who suffer lower respiratory tract infections are more likely to have school-age asthma
Babies who suffer from bronchitis, pneumonia and chest infections are more likely to develop asthma and lower lung function when they are...
Aug 24, 2022


New £1.8m clinical trial to help reduce sudden cardiac deaths using implantable defibrillators
Southampton researchers have been awarded £1.8m to run a new clinical trial to improve treatment for people with heart failure. The...
Aug 18, 2022


New CMV investigational vaccine research study at Southampton
Southampton researchers are looking for healthy women to take part in a new trial that could help prevent a common viral infection that...
Aug 14, 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 11, 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 11, 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 3, 2022


COVID-19 vaccine study calls on pregnant women to help build booster dose guidance
Pregnant women in the south are being invited to help discover the most effective use of booster vaccines during pregnancy. The Preg-CoV...
Jul 27, 2022


Peanut allergy reactions worse after poor sleep
Allergic reactions to peanuts are worse for adults if they’ve had a bad night’s sleep, research has found. The national study also...
Jul 19, 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 12, 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 11, 2022


Supporting women’s mental health could reduce babies’ risk of respiratory illnesses
Supporting maternal mental health before pregnancy could reduce the risk of babies developing respiratory illnesses in their first 18...
Jul 10, 2022
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