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Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts children’s bone health even at age seven
Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven, according to new research....
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...
Nov 6, 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 23, 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 4, 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...
Oct 1, 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 26, 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 19, 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 18, 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 17, 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 13, 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 10, 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 9, 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'...
Sep 2, 2024
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