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UK economy losing billions to cancer

Published
27 June 2025
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Health
Research

Cancer is costly for patients and the NHS – but it also has a significant impact on the UK economy, according to research led by the University of Leeds.

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Air pollution a 'serious public health threat'

Published
19 June 2025
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Health
Research

A leading Leeds researcher who played an important role in Britain’s response to the pandemic has collaborated on a major new report highlighting growing evidence of health risks from air pollution.

Wes Streeting, Secretary of State with a virtual reality headset on talking to Peter Woodthorpe and Dr Yee Mun Lee.

Hi-tech healthcare in Leeds

Published
5 June 2025
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Working with our region
Health

Leeds plays a crucial role in driving improved patient care through hi-tech advancements, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

Shaunna Burke holds a Macmillan Cancer Support shirt at the summit of Lobuche East

Leeds researcher completes Everest Marathon

Published
2 June 2025
Categories
Health
Global
Research

A cancer and exercise researcher at the University of Leeds has completed the world’s highest marathon and a 6000m mountain climb, just over a year on from her incurable breast cancer diagnosis.