Overweight & Obesity
Obesity in later life may cause muscles to age faster
New research has shown genes linked with a longer life are less active in the muscles of older men who are overweight or living with obesity.
Jun 8, 2023
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University of Southampton
Medical economics
Getting the right staffing mix reduces hospital deaths, finds study
A new study by the University of Southampton has found that health managers should consider the levels of a range of staff, beyond just doctors and nurses, when assessing patient safety.
Jun 8, 2023
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Ophthalmology
New app helps children with 'lazy eye' visual impairment
Eye specialists, mathematicians and games designers at the University of Southampton have teamed up to develop and launch a smartphone app aimed at helping improve vital treatment for children with amblyopia, a common visual ...
May 30, 2023
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Health
New parents left unprepared due to UK Government health failures, report warns
Expectant mothers and fathers are being failed by the UK Government's outdated public health plans leaving them unprepared for parenthood, a new report has warned.
May 26, 2023
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Health
What's behind burnout and exhaustion in nursing staff?
A research survey of almost nine-hundred nursing staff has found that long hours combined with poor staffing and little choice in working patterns is likely to be behind nurses burning out and becoming exhausted at work.
May 23, 2023
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Medical research
Most antidepressants prescribed for chronic pain lack reliable evidence of efficacy or safety, scientists warn
Most antidepressants used for chronic pain are being prescribed with "insufficient" evidence of their effectiveness, scientists have warned.
May 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study explores dishonesty during a pandemic
People who are more worried about the risk to their health during a pandemic may be more likely to lie to obtain a vaccination earlier, according to research from the University of Southampton.
Mar 22, 2023
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Immunology
Study: Peanut allergies could dramatically fall if babies weaned early on peanut products
Peanut allergy could plummet by 77 percent if peanut products were added to all babies' diets at four to six months of age, according to new research led by the University of Southampton, Kings College London, and the National ...
Mar 17, 2023
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Pediatrics
Teens in deprived areas consume more energy drinks amid widening inequality
Young people in deprived areas are drinking more energy drinks while the total falls in wealthier communities, according to new research.
Mar 14, 2023
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Health
British public back ban on selling junk foods at checkouts, study shows
A ban on selling junk foods from store entrances, aisle ends and checkouts should continue after a new study found the plans were largely backed by the British public and food industry.
Mar 14, 2023
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