Links between red meat and distal colon cancer
A new study suggests that a diet free from red meat significantly reduces the risk of a type of colon cancer in women living in the United Kingdom.
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Air pollution impact on childhood asthma
New research suggests that up to 38% of all annual childhood asthma cases in Bradford may be caused by air pollution.
Surgeons’ performance benefits from ‘warm-ups’
Surgeons progressively ‘warm-up’ as they repeat a procedure on their operating list, akin to the way athletes’ performance improves across a competition – according to new research.
Chronic ill health and the chances of surviving a heart attack
New research has identified the devastating impact of pre-existing health problems on recovery from a heart attack.
Leeds Festival of Science
Leeds Festival of Science returns this month to showcase plate tectonics, interactive space toys and the funny side of climate change.
Study challenges use of off-label drug to treat osteoarthritis in hands
An off-label drug prescribed to treat osteoarthritis of the hand when conventional medication has failed is ineffective, according to new research.
Arthritis research making strides forward
Scientists at the University of Leeds are investigating whether amateur athletes are at a greater risk of developing potentially-disabling joint problems such as osteoarthritis.
How old compounds could become tomorrow’s life-savers
University of Leeds scientists are looking back in time at previously discarded chemical compounds, to see if any could be developed for new antibiotics.
The benefits of earlier access to palliative care
Terminally-ill patients experience significantly better quality of life before they die if they receive earlier access to palliative care, according to new research.
Women at greater risk after heart attacks
Fewer women who suffer a heart attack each year in the UK would die if they were simply given the same treatments as men, according to new research.