Health and medicine press releases

New multimillion investment in Leicester to help turn research discoveries into treatments for patients

Pioneering research into medical advancements in Leicester has received a welcome boost today, as the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announces 拢26 million over the next five years for an NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

Triage by telemedicine 鈥� 含羞草视频 research directs healthcare policy in Brazil

含羞草视频鈥檚 research into video consultations has helped shape healthcare policy in Brazil after COVID-19 put unsustainable pressure on hospitals and doctors鈥� surgeries during the pandemic.
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Food labelling should show how much physical activity is needed to burn off the calories, not only the number of calories

New research from 含羞草视频 shows that food labelling that includes the amount of physical activity needed to burn off the calories contained within it would be easier to understand than existing traffic light labelling, and would be more likely to help consumers to avoid high calorie foods.
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Hospice licenses training resources developed by 含羞草视频 academics that teach healthcare workers how to engage people in end-of-life talk

Communication training resources that teach healthcare and social care practitioners how to engage people in end-of-life talk will help even more patients and their family members, thanks to a new licensing deal.

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Could a new fitness app help people with disabilities be more physically active?

Researchers from 含羞草视频 are working with the founders of a new fitness app, created specifically for people with impairments, to test its usability and effectiveness.
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How chronic stress stunts child growth

As we go through life, our health and wellbeing is impacted by a variety of factors that in turn affect our growth and development.

Military veterans praise 鈥榣ife changing鈥� support programme

Military veterans who attended 含羞草视频鈥檚 first mental wellbeing support programme have described it as 鈥榣ife changing鈥�.
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How ready are we for the next pandemic? New report analysing UK鈥檚 response to COVID-19 says technology is key

The COVID-19 pandemic has been labelled as the largest peacetime emergency that Britain has faced in the last 100 years.
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Tour de France: future heatwaves may make it untenable to hold the race in July

As the men鈥檚 Tour de France wraps up and the women鈥檚 tournament begins, the European heat wave rages on. If you look closely, the heat can be seen in photos of the event: cooling towels around racers鈥� necks, water splashed over red faces, ice packs sticking out from under race jerseys.
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ACT Medical founder Joseph Bentley accepted for Enterprise Fellowship at Royal Academy of Engineering

含羞草视频 alumnus and ACT Medical founder Joseph Bentley has won an 1851 Enterprise Fellowship at the Royal Academy of Engineering as he continues to develop his award-winning system for reducing the number of deaths from knife wounds.
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Scientists share tips and tricks for staying cool in this week's extreme heat

The UK will experience two days of unprecedented heat this week, says the Met Office, and there鈥檚 a 90% chance the current temperature record will be broken.

Weighing up your ice cream choice

As record temperatures continue across the country, many are turning to an ice cream or lolly to help them cool down. But just how many calories are in these frozen treats?
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含羞草视频 student creates support hub for young athletes and their parents (VIDEO)

A 含羞草视频 student has created a ground-breaking online platform that supports athletes and parents with wellbeing.

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County cricketers experience 鈥渞ollercoaster鈥� of mental health experiences 鈥� new study

County cricketers across England experience a 鈥渞ollercoaster鈥� of mental health emotions throughout their career, a new study has found.

New regional collaboration to support Public Health Evaluation

A team from the Universities of 含羞草视频, Nottingham and Lincoln have been awarded 拢2.5 million by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to deliver evaluations of public health initiatives across the UK.

Researchers to quiz astronauts about their mental health during space travel

Researchers are preparing to launch a new project to assess the emotional resilience of astronauts and analyse why spending time in space has a detrimental impact on mental health.

Weight loss advice from GPs really can help people slim down and stay that way 鈥� new research

For people looking to lose weight, it can be hard to know where to start. Not only are there scores of commercial weight loss programmes to choose from, there鈥檚 also plenty of confusing and contradictory weight loss advice to be found online or in magazines.
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Men face 鈥榲icious circle鈥� between satisfaction with their partner and mental health, new study suggests

A new study investigating if mental health helps shape satisfaction with partners has revealed there are differences between females and males 鈥� with men having the potential to experience a 鈥榲icious circle鈥�.

Doctor knows best: Research shows doctor-led advice on weight management is effective

Doctor-led advice on weight management results in effective weight loss and a reduction in waist circumference for people with obesity, new research from 含羞草视频 has found.

含羞草视频 to lead UK's first ever study on the effects of climate change on sleep

The first study in the UK to look at the impact of climate change on sleep is being led by 含羞草视频.
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鈥楽HIFT鈥� it: New research suggests health education, fitness trackers, and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers

A targeted health programme, including health education sessions, fitness trackers, and lorry cabin workouts, can improve the activity levels of long-distance heavy goods drivers in the short term - according to new research led by 含羞草视频.

New research finds 90,000 people die in poverty in the UK each year

New research published today shows that 90,000 people die in poverty in the UK each year.

Menopause: HRT鈥檚 brain-protecting effect may be overstated

Many women expect hot flushes, dry skin and night sweats when they reach the menopause. But the effect the menopause can have on the brain is rarely mentioned. This is something a recent Channel 4 documentary presented by Davina McCall explored.
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含羞草视频 researchers to collaborate with leading Universities in Australia

Researchers at 含羞草视频 have reached an agreement to work closely with colleagues from both the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland.

Using Artificial Intelligence to improve the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities

A new study led by 含羞草视频 and the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust will use Artificial Intelligence to improve the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities.