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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


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...
Aug 28, 2024


Asking three questions could make health initiatives more inclusive
Support to improve the health of people from ethnic minorities is most effective when it aligns with their values, research has found....
Aug 8, 2024


Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals
Local teens have experienced what being a doctor is like through a summer school at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The two-day...
Jul 31, 2024


Pregnant women invited to take part in trial to protect newborns
A new trial will see if a vaccine can protect babies against a common respiratory virus from birth. The trial, known as RSVoyage, is...
Jul 24, 2024


Teens’ achievements on display at showcase event
Southampton’s LifeLab programme is inspiring young people to make healthier life choices. They marked successes at a celebration event...
Jul 24, 2024


Shedding light on lung disease: Meet Joseph Bell
Southampton researchers are improving understanding and treatment of a group of rare diseases. Patients with fibrotic lung diseases...
Jul 24, 2024
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