New research has identified the way nature creates its own plaster to try and prevent bacteria and other micro-organisms from penetrating open wounds.
Jun 25, 2018
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New research has identified the devastating impact of pre-existing health problems on recovery from a heart attack.
Mar 6, 2018
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Beethoven composed some of his most famous works after he became profoundly deaf.
May 19, 2015
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Many herbal remedies available over-the-counter in pharmacies and health food shops are still lacking important information needed for safe use, according to University of Leeds researchers.
Aug 9, 2011
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Around 10% of UK primary care patients prescribed antidepressants for depression or anxiety have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, a study has found.
Jan 28, 2016
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Early results from a small-scale clinical trial have revealed the potential of a virus to treat some advanced cancers.
Jun 12, 2018
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A University of Leeds researcher is developing a new eye lens, made from the same material found in smartphone and TV screens, which could restore long-sightedness in older people.
Oct 16, 2015
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Researchers have discovered a mechanism linked to the brain damage often suffered by stroke victims—and are now searching for drugs to block it.
Nov 27, 2014
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Doctors should not only treat the heart muscle in chronic heart failure patients, but also their leg muscles through exercise, say researchers in a study published today in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Oct 31, 2011
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University of Leeds researchers found a concerning lack of robust data for non-white European women in previous studies examining the impact of diet on gestational diabetes.
May 11, 2022
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