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Genetic breakthrough in eye disease
Gene editing has been used to fix broken retinal cells in a laboratory setting.
Many gluten free products lack essential nutrients
The lack of fortification in gluten free food may increase the risk of micronutrient deficiencies for consumers who depend on these products, a new study warns.
New risk test for sepsis for heart patients
Nearly one in four deaths in people with heart failure are caused by sepsis, according to new research.
Cancer research team wins European Health Award
Creating a cancer patients' Bill of Rights aimed at driving improvement to treatment has helped a senior Leeds researcher jointly win the 2018 European Health Award.
Testing new cancer treatment which could banish chemotherapy
Current treatment for head and neck cancer can have debilitating side-effects, but new research combining robotics, nanoparticles, ultrasound and lasers could treat it without chemo- or radiotherapy.