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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


Health and wellbeing lighthouse joins Southampton art trail
Southampton researchers have designed an interactive lighthouse sculpture with a local school. The eight-foot lighthouse is part of a...
Jul 19, 2024


New partnership to tackle poor air quality
International clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE has highlighted the importance of tackling poor air quality in the...
Jul 17, 2024


Children’s bone health expert wins award
Dr Rebecca Moon has been honoured with a prestigious New Investigator award. Her research is looking at the benefits of vitamin D...
Jul 11, 2024


Promoting healthy ageing: Meet Helena Fisk
Southampton researchers are looking at new ways to improve health through nutrition. Obesity is a major public health problem in England....
May 15, 2024
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