Young footballers show signs of burnout
Elite youth footballers are at risk of burnout before they leave school because of the perfectionist standards some feel coaches, parents and team members demand of them, according to a new study.
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Addressing the problem of protein aggregation
Scientists from the University and MedImmune are collaborating on a PhD studentship investigating the role that transient excursions from the folded functional state of a protein plays in aggregation.
University of Leeds leads pain management study for patients with dementia
The University of Leeds is to take the lead on improving the care that patients with dementia receive when they are admitted to hospital.
Occasional family meals boost kids' fruit and veg intake
Eating meals together as a family, even if only twice a week, boosts children's daily fruit and vegetable intake to near the recommended 5 A Day, according to researchers at the University of Leeds.
Breast cancer drug could halt other tumours
A drug commonly used in treating breast cancer could have far wider benefits, offering a new way of preventing cancers spreading through the body, according to a University of Leeds-led study.
World's first citizen science project to speed up cancer research
University of Leeds and University of Cambridge researchers have launched an interactive website with Cancer Research UK, allowing the public to help speed up lifesaving research by accessing data.
Viruses act like self-packing suitcases
Researchers at the University of Leeds have identified a crucial stage in the lifecycle of simple viruses like polio and the common cold that could open a new front in the war on viral disease.
Superbugs ride air currents around hospital wards
Hospital superbugs can float on air currents and contaminate surfaces far from infected patients' beds, according to University of Leeds researchers.
Superheroes needed to tackle timebomb of public health challenges
Public health 'superheroes' are needed to help tackle the growing challenges posed by obesity, alcohol, smoking and other public health threats, according to new research published today.
Feline friends?
A report showing that 350,000 people in the UK become infected with the Toxoplasma parasite each year has raised new concerns about its risks and has prompted a rethink of the dangers posed by cats.