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.
News
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.
Unique Global Health course launched
Applications are open for a unique Masters which takes a multi-faceted look at global health – and gives students the opportunity to collaborate with the World Health Organization.
Deprivation shortens life expectancy of heart failure patients
Heart failure patients living in the most deprived postcodes are at risk of dying more than six months earlier than patients in the least deprived areas, according to a study by Leeds researchers.
Understanding heart health risks for veteran male athletes
Older male endurance athletes may be at higher risk of abnormal heart rhythms, according to a study led by the University of Leeds.
Penicillin allergy testing needed to fight antibiotic resistance
Removing incorrect penicillin allergy labels on GP records could combat antibiotic resistance and save lives, an NIHR-funded clinical trial led by the University of Leeds has found.
'It was such a relief': Prescribed play boosts parents’ mental health
A creative play programme has significantly improved new parents’ and carers’ mental health, according to research by the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield.
UK economy losing billions to cancer
Cancer is costly for patients and the NHS – but it also has a significant impact on the UK economy, according to research led by the University of Leeds.
Air pollution a 'serious public health threat'
A leading Leeds researcher who played an important role in Britain’s response to the pandemic has collaborated on a major new report highlighting growing evidence of health risks from air pollution.
Kinder, smarter leukaemia treatment transforming lives
Personalised drug treatments have outperformed chemotherapy for leukaemia patients in a trial led by Leeds researchers.