UK economy losing billions to cancer
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'
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.
Kinder, smarter leukaemia treatment transforming lives
Personalised drug treatments have outperformed chemotherapy for leukaemia patients in a trial led by Leeds researchers.
Hi-tech healthcare in Leeds
Leeds plays a crucial role in driving improved patient care through hi-tech advancements, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
Leeds researcher completes Everest Marathon
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.
New immunotherapy trial for older colon cancer patients
Elderly colon cancer patients are being given the chance to access a clinical trial led by the University of Leeds that could transform future practice.
Commercial baby foods crisis revealed in Leeds research
The UK’s baby food market is awash with “low quality” products with poor nutrition masked by misleading names and on-pack messaging, according to wide ranging research by Leeds scientists.
Funding supports cardiovascular research
The British Heart Foundation has funded a Leeds-based project which will improve understanding of the links between Type 2 Diabetes and heart failure.
Genetic testing needed to identify high-risk blood cancer earlier
Genetic testing should be used to help doctors spot high-risk cases of myeloma and enable targeted treatments, say researchers from the University of Leeds and The Institute of Cancer Research.
More work needed on children’s supervised toothbrushing programmes
Barriers to running supervised toothbrushing programmes for young children must be overcome if the UK government is to successfully tackle childhood tooth decay, researchers say.