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Nov 29, 2024
Southampton nutrition scientist secures funding for obesity research
Dr Helena Fisk is looking at new ways to improve obesity-associated inflammation. The Southampton researcher has secured funding from the...


Nov 26, 2024
Placenta scientist awarded international honour
Dr Jane Cleal has been recognised as an outstanding researcher in the field of placental biology. She was presented the 2024 Andrée...

Nov 26, 2024
Southampton selected for £50m challenge to reduce disparities in maternity outcomes
Southampton researchers will be at the heart of a national initiative to tackle disparities in maternity outcomes. The University of...


Nov 13, 2024
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...


Nov 13, 2024
World pole sport champion thanks researchers who fixed shoulder injury
For 20 years Paul Bradley, a former powerlifter, only used his ‘good’ arm to reach above his head. An injury dislocated his shoulder and...


Nov 6, 2024
Vaccine research in the spotlight at science festival
An art project promoting vaccines in pregnancy was showcased in London last month. Visitors of all ages interacted with the Clothed with...

Nov 6, 2024
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....


Nov 6, 2024
Monitoring muscle changes: Meet Paul Muckelt
Southampton researchers are advancing a handheld device to measure muscle health. Sarcopenia causes a loss of muscle mass and function in...


Oct 23, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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 26, 2024
Lung scarring disease has first positive trial results in a decade
Researchers have identified a much-needed treatment for patients with a fatal lung condition. Dr Sophie Fletcher led Southampton’s...


Sep 19, 2024
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 18, 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 17, 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...
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