Insufficient sleep could be adding to your waistline
Adults in the UK who have poor sleep patterns are more likely to be overweight and obese and have poorer metabolic health, according to a new study.
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Scrutinising sugary drink interventions
An evaluation of efforts designed to reduce how many sugary drinks we consume shows some success in changing younger people’s habits but warns they cannot be the only way to cut consumption.
Mouse scans to tackle human heart disease
It’s two thousand times smaller and beats ten times faster – but the mouse heart holds important clues to the way heart disease develops in humans.
How ‘green’ is your waterproof jacket?
In the face of unpredictable weather conditions, waterproof jackets have become key items in many people’s wardrobes.
First formal university teaching hospice created in UK
St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds is to become the first formally recognised university teaching hospice in the UK, following the announcement of a strengthened relationship with the University.
Leeds' staff recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
University of Leeds staff have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Better tools to study the processes of life
Scientists have developed a new biological tool for examining molecules – the building blocks of life. It could provide new insights and benefits such as reducing numbers of animals used in research.
Genetic risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy
A major international study has revealed for the first time how a baby’s DNA can increase the risk its mother will develop pre-eclampsia – a potentially lethal condition for both mother and child.
New insights into how Zika causes microcephaly
Scientists have uncovered why the Zika virus may specifically target neural stem cells in the developing brain, potentially leading to microcephaly.
New approach set to make peptide stapling widely available
Scientists have created a new method to structure peptides, which they say will be cheaper and make the process of using stapled peptides in drug discovery much more widely available.