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Southampton professor receives OBE at Buckingham Palace
Professor Saul Faust has received his OBE for COVID-19 vaccine research. He was presented the honour by the Prince of Wales last week in...
Mar 3, 2023


Southampton contributes to new World Health Organization collaboration
Southampton researchers are part of a new, global collaboration for better bone health and ageing. The agreement is led by the World...
Mar 2, 2023


Improving diagnosis of chronic lung, ear and sinus infections in young children
Southampton researchers have recommended a method to help diagnose preschool children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). PCD is a...
Mar 2, 2023


Energy drink intake rising among teens in deprived areas amid widening inequality
Young people in deprived areas are drinking more energy drinks while the total falls in wealthier communities, according to new research....
Feb 24, 2023


Leading Southampton allergy expert makes plea for urgent action
Professor Sir Stephen Holgate has called for urgent action to tackle a global rise in allergy cases. It comes amid warnings that 70...
Feb 17, 2023


Southampton researchers join forces to support the mental health of teenagers with autism
A new study will develop an app to support young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to manage their own mental health. Around...
Feb 17, 2023


AI research paper wins inflammatory bowel disease award
Southampton researchers have been recognised for studying the use of machine learning for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is the...
Feb 10, 2023


Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural' birth
Women who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a 'natural' delivery, according to new research. 'Natural'...
Feb 6, 2023


Widely available antibiotic found to prevent COVID-19 patients needing intensive care
An international study co-led by Southampton’s Professor Ratko Djukanovic has shown that a common antibiotic could reduce intensive care...
Feb 1, 2023


Men’s involvement in health and nutrition is key for mums and children
Men being more active in health and nutrition can have long-lasting benefits for their partners and children, new research has shown....
Feb 1, 2023


Cutting-edge COVID-19 trial opens in Southampton
Southampton researchers are trialling a new combination of two COVID-19 treatments. The trial is being run by the Southampton Clinical...
Jan 25, 2023


Nose bacteria insight paves the way for new meningitis vaccine
Southampton researchers have discovered how bacteria that naturally live in some people’s noses may protect them against meningitis. New...
Jan 9, 2023


Southampton experts publish new book
Professors Keith Godfrey and Mark Hanson have co-edited a new book published by Cambridge University Press. Developmental Origins of...
Dec 20, 2022


Lung disease treatment shown to have fewer side effects
A new study has shown the drug rituximab could help treat chronic lung disease in some people with fewer side effects. People with...
Dec 20, 2022


Research reveals underdiagnosed cause of long-term lung condition
Southampton researchers have given new insight into the causes of bronchiectasis. The new research has revealed that an inherited...
Dec 19, 2022
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