Health News

Robotic therapy helps children's coordination

Published
Friday 6th September, 2013
Categories
Technology
Health

Researchers from the University of Leeds are developing an innovative new robotic device that helps children to practise and improve their hand coordination.

Breakfast excellent fuel for learning

Published
Wednesday 4th September, 2013
Categories
Health

As children head back to school this week, new research by the University of Leeds has shown that children who eat breakfast are more likely to have higher school grades.

Level playing field for Clostridium difficile diagnosis

Published
Tuesday 3rd September, 2013
Categories
Health

The largest study of its kind, carried out by experts at the University of Leeds, has shown the most effective test for the diagnosis of Clostridium difficile (C-Diff).

Skin cancer death rates 70% higher in men

Published
Wednesday 21st August, 2013
Categories
Health

Death rates from malignant melanoma - the most serious type of skin cancer - are 70% higher in men than women, despite similar numbers being diagnosed with the disease each year.

First-hand experiences of cosmetic surgery tourists revealed

Published
Monday 24th June, 2013
Categories
Health
Society & Politics

A study of the experiences of cosmetic surgery tourists, led by the University of Leeds, challenges widely-held perceptions about the safety and motives of people travelling overseas for treatment.

University partnership awarded £1m to improve diagnosis of diseases

Published
Monday 3rd June, 2013
Categories
University
Science
Health

A partnership involving various research centres at the University has been awarded £1m over four years by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), to form a Diagnostic Evidence Co-operative.