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Clot-busting drugs prevent 4,000 strokes each year
An increased use of clot-busting medicines prevented 4,000 strokes in England between 2015 and 2016, according to new research.
Dance can help young people's health and empowerment
The impact of dance on the health, well-being and sense of empowerment of young people is the focus of a new report by scientists at the University and partners at Yorkshire Dance.
How our body creates its own plaster to protect wounds from infection
New research has identified the way the body creates its own plaster to try and prevent bacteria and other micro-organisms from penetrating open wounds.
NHS Health Check falls short of its target
Fewer than half of people eligible for a mid-life NHS Health Check in England actually received one, according to a review of evidence.
Virus could help treat advanced cancers
Early results from a small-scale clinical trial have revealed the potential of a virus to treat some advanced cancers.