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Tuberculosis researcher wins early career honour
Southampton researcher Dr Hannah Schiff has won a prestigious national prize. Dr Schiff is the winner of the 2024 British Thoracic...
Dec 18, 2024


Doctors warn against fluid therapy approach in surgery after global trial
A major study aiming to improve outcomes from higher risk operations has ruled out a fluid therapy approach during surgery. The results...
Dec 18, 2024


Olive leaf extract may boost muscle health in older age, study finds
New research suggests a molecule found in olive leaves could help combat age-related muscle loss. Weakening of muscles is a major public...
Dec 17, 2024


Breathing sensor 'sticker' could help save lives
Researchers are developing a wearable device that can detect changes in breathing. Currently, the standard way to check a person's...
Dec 12, 2024


Shifts in health of young people will impact pregnancies, study shows
New research shows how health behaviours of young people have changed across generations. Results reveal progress in some areas, with a...
Dec 12, 2024


‘Insightful and enjoyable’ – the growing benefits of mentoring in reverse
‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,’ or so we are told. There are many senior research leaders in Southampton that will disagree....
Dec 10, 2024


LifeLab scoops national award for improving the health of young people
Southampton’s LifeLab programme has been nationally recognised for its work to improve the health and wellbeing of young people. ...
Dec 4, 2024


Southampton professor champions report to improve asthma and COPD care in hospitals
New recommendations from a national audit could lead to better care for people with respiratory conditions. The National Respiratory...
Dec 2, 2024


Southampton nutrition scientist secures funding for obesity research
Dr Helena Fisk is looking at new ways to improve obesity-associated inflammation. The Southampton researcher has secured funding from the...
Nov 29, 2024


Placenta scientist awarded international honour
Dr Jane Cleal has been recognised as an outstanding researcher in the field of placental biology. She was presented the 2024 Andrée...
Nov 26, 2024


Southampton selected for £50m challenge to reduce disparities in maternity outcomes
Southampton researchers will be at the heart of a national initiative to tackle disparities in maternity outcomes. The University of...
Nov 26, 2024


Regional partners unite to tackle obesity and excess weight in children
Professor Keith Godfrey is supporting a new initiative to help children in Dorset stay a healthy weight. Academics and healthcare...
Nov 13, 2024


World pole sport champion thanks researchers who fixed shoulder injury
For 20 years Paul Bradley, a former powerlifter, only used his ‘good’ arm to reach above his head. An injury dislocated his shoulder and...
Nov 13, 2024


Vaccine research in the spotlight at science festival
An art project promoting vaccines in pregnancy was showcased in London last month. Visitors of all ages interacted with the Clothed with...
Nov 6, 2024


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
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