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Nov 6, 2024
Monitoring muscle changes: Meet Paul Muckelt
Southampton researchers are advancing a handheld device to measure muscle health. Sarcopenia causes a loss of muscle mass and function in...


Oct 23, 2024
Weight loss pill shows promising results in first clinical trial
A first trial of an expanding pill has demonstrated the technology’s potential as a weight-loss treatment. The Sirona capsule is designed...


Oct 3, 2024
Experts warn of expected rise in age-related muscle loss
Southampton researchers are highlighting the need to identify people at risk of a common muscle-wasting disease. Sarcopenia is...

Oct 1, 2024
Fellowships enable funding boost for fatty acid research
Southampton researchers are exploring the effects of dietary fats on inflammation. Dr Helena Fisk and Dr Ella Baker from the University...


Sep 26, 2024
Lung scarring disease has first positive trial results in a decade
Researchers have identified a much-needed treatment for patients with a fatal lung condition. Dr Sophie Fletcher led Southampton’s...


Sep 19, 2024
AI risks left unchecked, Regius Professor warns
Professor Dame Wendy Hall is leading calls for global governance of artificial intelligence (AI) ahead of a new United Nations (UN)...


Sep 18, 2024
Asthma experts agree biologics can be used in pregnancy
An international study has found widespread agreement that pregnant women with severe asthma can be treated with biologics. Biologics are...


Sep 17, 2024
Preventing muscle loss: Meet Mark Burton
Southampton researchers are looking at new ways to maintain muscle strength and resilience in later life. Sarcopenia causes a loss of...


Sep 13, 2024
Research highlights benefits of surgery schools
Group classes can help patients prepare well for surgery and recover quicker, new research shows. The analysis shows that this...


Sep 13, 2024
Improving UTI diagnosis and treatment in care homes
Southampton researchers are leading a study to improve the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in care homes. Antibiotic...


Sep 13, 2024
Six ways to promote diversity in research
Building trust and increasing inclusion can be at the heart of health research, according to a new commentary. Involving people in health...

Sep 10, 2024
New approach to speed up discovery of lung disease treatments
Southampton researchers are making advances in disease modelling that could lead to new drugs being identified. They are developing...


Sep 9, 2024
LifeLab named as finalist in Health & Wellbeing Awards
Southampton’s LifeLab programme has been shortlisted for a national award. This recognition highlights its impactful work with young...

Sep 2, 2024
Researchers call for improved awareness of need to prepare for pregnancy
Most people do not realise the importance of thinking about health before pregnancy, according to a new project. ‘Preconception care'...

Aug 28, 2024
Mapping Southampton’s food health
Southampton researchers have partnered with the local council to map the city’s food system. The project is a collaboration between...
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