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Pharmacists based in care homes make them safer for residents

Published
Thursday 16th February, 2023
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Science
Health

Basing specialist pharmacists in care homes can help make residents safer by cutting potential harm from medicines, according to research carried out by University of Leeds academics.

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Life changing research celebrated on World Cancer Day 

Published
Saturday 4th February, 2023
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Science
Health
Research

The life-changing impact of cancer research done at the University is being celebrated on the first anniversary of the Leeds Cancer Research Centre.  

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People with arthritis 20% less likely to be in work

Published
Friday 27th January, 2023
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Health
Research

The typical person living with arthritis in the UK is 20% less likely to be in work than their equivalent without the condition, new research shows.

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'Remarkable' results in colon cancer trial

Published
Friday 20th January, 2023
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Science
Health
Research

Giving colon cancer patients chemotherapy before surgery cuts the risk of the disease coming back, according to the results of a new clinical trial. 

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Why chocolate feels so good? It's down to lubrication

Published
Friday 13th January, 2023
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Working with business
Health
Science

Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible.

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Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial

Published
Saturday 17th December, 2022
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Science
Health

A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.

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First-wave COVID-19 linked to long-term depressive symptoms

Published
Thursday 8th December, 2022
Categories
Coronavirus
Health

People who reported contracting COVID-19 early in the pandemic were twice as likely to experience depressive symptoms 13 months later than those who did not, new research has found.