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...
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Nov 6
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....
Oct 23
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
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
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 17
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 9
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
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
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 8
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....
Jul 31
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 24
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 11
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...
May 15
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....
Mar 22
Substance in coffee may improve muscle health in older age
New research suggests a molecule naturally found in coffee and fenugreek could potentially help slow age-related muscle loss. Southampton...
Mar 20
Urgent action needed to combat childhood trauma, report warns
Experts are calling for a population-wide strategy to reduce damaging childhood experiences. Southampton’s Professor Keith Godfrey has...
Mar 12
Southampton nutrition scientist receives award at the Houses of Parliament
Dr Helena Fisk has been honoured with The Nutrition Society STEM4Britain Award. The award recognises scientific excellence at an early...
Mar 6
Teens premiere short films to inspire young people into research
Young researchers took centre stage at a glittering film premiere and awards ceremony. The LifeLab celebration lit up the Winchester...
Feb 26
Chronic kidney disease paper selected by journal as Editor’s Choice
Southampton researchers have been highlighted for studying the energy needs of children with kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
Feb 9
‘Urgent action’ needed to improve children’s health, report warns
Experts are calling for ‘urgent action’ to improve children’s health and wellbeing in the first five years of life. Southampton’s...
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