Tackling inequalities in end-of-life care
Language barriers are resulting in people from South Asian communities experiencing more pain at the end of life, new research has found.
Health News
Syrian refugee achieves long-awaited graduation
A Syrian refugee has told of her elation after finally graduating as a doctor with the University of Leeds – ten years after she first began studying in her home country.
Detecting deadly heart condition sooner
Combining two types of heart scan could help doctors to detect a deadly heart condition before symptoms and signs on conventional tests appear, new research co-led by the University of Leeds shows.
The University of Leeds celebrates 75 years of the NHS
The NHS is 75 years old today – and University of Leeds staff and alumni have honoured the milestone by describing what the much-loved institution means to them.
Cocktail of drugs keeps aggressive form of bone marrow cancer at bay
Combining five existing drugs can keep a highly aggressive type of bone marrow cancer at bay for longer, an innovative trial co-led by the University of Leeds has shown.
Government announces national rollout of Leeds lung cancer screening
A targeted lung cancer screening programme trialled by the University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals is being rolled out nationally, the government has announced.
The impact different species and their traits have on human wellbeing
New research has revealed for the first time that well-functioning ecosystems are crucial to human health and wellbeing.
Global response to antimicrobial resistance ‘insufficient’
Governments around the world must do more to tackle the growing threat of drug-resistant infections, new research suggests.
‘Keep dancing’ as research shows it helps over 85s stay healthy
Regular dance sessions can benefit people over 85 by helping them be physically active, socialise, and reconnect with their younger selves, according to new research led by the University of Leeds.
University sponsors hospital trust’s teaching bid
University health bosses have welcomed the news that a West Yorkshire NHS trust has been awarded coveted “teaching trust” status.