‘Tickle’ therapy could help slow ageing
'Tickling' the ear with a small electrical current appears to rebalance the autonomic nervous system for over-55s, potentially slowing down one of the effects of ageing, according to new research.
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Improving the nutritional quality of baby food
A nutritional survey of baby food on sale in Europe has shown that a significant number of products contain high sugar levels that contradict World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations.
A miniature robot that could check colons for early signs of disease
Engineers have shown it is technically possible to guide a tiny robotic capsule inside the colon to take micro-ultrasound images.
Duke of Kent returns to Worsley Building 40 years on
There was a sense of déjà vu when the Duke of Kent visited the Worsley Building, 40 years after he opened the building in 1979.
Finding a safer way to make the Polio vaccine
Researchers at the University of Leeds are developing a cheaper and safer way of making the polio vaccine.
Leeds Health and Care Academy helps enhance local workforce
A groundbreaking collaboration of health, care and university partners across the city of Leeds is helping to enhance the local workforce.
Leeds scientists attempt to tackle HIV-related cancer
Scientists are attempting to tackle a virus that causes Kaposi’s sarcoma, a skin cancer that is common amongst those with HIV.
Redesigning cancer screening technology
Engineers have developed a prototype endoscope which they say could cut the cost of manufacture from £80,000 to just £40.
Key step forward in tackling neurodegenerative diseases
A protein complex has been shown to play a key role in preventing the build-up of toxic plaques in the brain linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease.
Unequal pain relief at home for dying patients
Pain relief and end of life care is not being provided equally to people with advanced progressive diseases at home during their final three months, according to a new study.