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An person holding their sides with a red glowing light signifying pain in their back

Offering hope for people facing chronic pain

Published
17 December 2024
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Health
Science
Research

A major breakthrough in our understanding of pain has been revealed in a collaborative study, opening the door to new ways of tackling long term pain without harmful and addictive opioids.

82-year-old Colin uses the echome device with his mobility scooter in his garden

Sound-making tech inspires older people to move more

Published
16 December 2024
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Health
Arts & Culture
Research

Older people are moving more, in playful and surprising ways, after using wearable technology developed by the University of Leeds that senses movements to create sounds and music.

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Criminal exploitation risk for thousands of children

Published
11 December 2024
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Society & Politics
Health
Research

Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report.

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Oily fish, fruit and cereal can 'cut arthritis risk'

Published
27 November 2024
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Health
Research

Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are linked to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to increased risk, new research shows.

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Gut health signals could transform arthritis treatment

Published
8 November 2024
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Health
Research

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.

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Major funding boost for radiotherapy research 

Published
5 November 2024
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Health
Research

Scientists and clinicians at the University of Leeds exploring new radiotherapy treatments and technologies have been given a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

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Leeds cardiologist’s recommendations to COVID inquiry

Published
1 November 2024
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Health
Research

A national Cardiovascular Data Centre should be set up to improve care for people with heart disease after excess patient deaths were recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, says a Leeds cardiologist.