Collaborating on children's health research
A new partnership to tackle the serious health and wellbeing problems affecting children and young people across Leeds, Yorkshire and the UK has been officially launched.
Health News
Tackling crisis in care for autistic children
A new report reveals a crisis in children’s autism assessment, warning that thousands of autistic children and young people are waiting months - or even years - for health and education support.
Rare disorder causing extra fingers and toes identified
A rare disorder which causes babies to be born with extra fingers and toes and a range of birth defects has been identified in new research co-led by the University of Leeds.
Tackling tooth decay in children
A new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth decay.
Leeds hosts health workforce expert panel debate
Leading experts in public health and care policy debated health workforce related challenges and how cross-sector collaboration can address them at a panel discussion at the University of Leeds.
Ensuring nutrition is at the heart of climate smart agriculture
Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa need to diversify away from growing maize and switch to crops that are resilient to climate change and supply key micronutrients for the population, say researchers.
Graduate nurse becomes mentor to next generation
An award-winning nursing student has spoken of her pride after mentoring young people at disadvantaged schools across Leeds during her studies.
AI study reveals individuality of tongue’s surface
Artificial Intelligence and 3D images have revealed that the surface of the tongue is unique to each of us, a new study suggests.
Leeds launches landmark early years research project
Improving the life chances of children in Leeds during their first 1,000 days is the focus of an ambitious new research project by the University of Leeds.
'Remarkable' results in Leeds leukaemia trial
Personalised treatment for the most common form of adult leukaemia helps patients survive for longer and stay in remission, a phase III trial has found.