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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


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


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


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 22, 2024


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 20, 2024


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 12, 2024


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...
Mar 6, 2024


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 26, 2024


‘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...
Feb 9, 2024


Teens use virtual reality to warn of vaping dangers
Hampshire teenagers have produced a virtual reality (VR) experience to help young people ‘escape the vape.’ It emphasises the peer...
Feb 2, 2024


Extra nutrients during pregnancy may reduce risk of childhood obesity, study finds
Taking a nutritional supplement before and during pregnancy could promote healthy weight in childhood, according to new research. Experts...
Jan 30, 2024


Soaring childhood obesity from pandemic will cost UK billions, study finds
A dramatic increase in child obesity levels during the pandemic is set to cost the UK over £8 billion, according to new research. Obesity...
Jan 24, 2024


Southampton professor honoured with European medal
Professor Nicholas Harvey has been awarded the prestigious 2023 OrtoMed Medal. OrtoMed is the Italian Society of Orthopaedics, Medicine...
Jan 12, 2024


Late-night eating raises blood sugar levels in pregnancy
Consuming most calories at night may lead to pregnant women having higher blood sugar levels, a new study suggests. The results provide...
Jan 10, 2024


Hip shape differences may explain why more British get arthritis
New research has a possible reason for why British people are more likely to develop hip arthritis than Chinese people. The results...
Dec 14, 2023


Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients, study finds
New research shows most pregnant women are not getting the nutrients they and their babies need from modern diets. An international study...
Dec 6, 2023
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