Inequalities blighting children's lives in the North
Children growing up in the North of England face greater poverty and are more likely to die before reaching their first birthday than children in other parts of England, according to a new report.
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Visualising your COVID-19 risk
A new interactive graphic developed by UK researchers and published by The BMJ will help people decide what to do in everyday situations to protect themselves, and others, from COVID-19.
Assessing household mixing during the pandemic
Key data showing how people adhered to the UK government’s COVID-19 laws preventing household mixing in England have been analysed for the first time.
Less healthy foods and drinks also damage climate
Cutting out your morning pastry and expensive coffee might help fight the climate crisis, a Leeds-led study published today reveals.
Leeds team to study impact of cannabis-based drug on most lethal brain tumour
University of Leeds researchers are set to launch a major trial of a cannabis-based drug to treat the most aggressive form of brain tumour.
Plastic shields reduce COVID risk for motorbike taxis
Affordable plastic shields reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection for passengers on motorcycle taxis popular in developing countries, a new study suggests.
Diet research could cut hip fracture risk
A lack of high-quality research is preventing the development of dietary advice that could reduce the number of hip fractures, a new study suggests.
Going for gold to reduce antibiotic resistance
New research has identified a way of using nanoclusters to bolster waning antibiotics.
Can air cleaners reduce COVID-19 in schools?
A study has been launched into the feasibility of using air cleaners to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in 30 primary schools in Bradford.
Reduced protection of some sunscreens
Some sunscreens offer very limited protection against dangerous sunrays during use and may even be harmful.