Brain tumour survivor Dominic Matteo praises ‘life-saving’ care in Leeds
Leeds United football legend Dominic Matteo has paid tribute to the ‘life-saving’ team of clinical researchers treating him for brain cancer.
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Major study to track impacts of childhood blood disorders
The lifelong effects of rare blood disorder diagnoses in childhood are being analysed in a first-of-its-kind study led by the University of Leeds.
Protecting older male athletes’ heart health
Veteran male athletes who have spent years training at high intensity may be at greater risk of serious heart problems while exercising, new University of Leeds research shows.
Landmark women's health study reaches 30
One of the UK’s largest scientific studies investigating the links between diet and cancer has reached its 30th anniversary, with celebrations from Leeds researchers who spearheaded the project.
Predicting and lengthening pacemaker battery life
Scientists have found a way to pick the best pacemaker for each patient, potentially making them last years longer.
Inactivity and inequality fuelling children's health crisis in the North
Children across the North are facing a health crisis and experts say physical activity must be at the heart of the solution.
New Leeds facility opens to accelerate health research
A state-of-the-art research facility providing opportunities for new and bold discoveries through multidisciplinary health research has opened at the University of Leeds.
UK children dying through poverty, data shows
A new report published by the Child of the North initiative shows that the two-child benefit cap is pushing 109 families a day into hardship.
Stronger African voice needed on global health bodies
Worldwide efforts to fight AIDS, malaria and TB need drastic reform if they are to be effective, with more decision-making power for African nations, new research has shown.
Addressing the north-south autism assessment divide
Children in the North of England are waiting up to three years longer than those in the south for an autism diagnosis, new data analysis shows.