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Using AI to identify hidden heart condition

Published
6 January 2025
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News
Health
Research

Nearly 2,000 people have taken part in a groundbreaking trial that aims to help doctors identify more people at risk of developing a condition that makes them five times more likely to have a stroke.

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Speeding up new vaccine development

Published
19 December 2024
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Health
Research

A device which could help reduce new vaccine production time to less than 100 days has been granted development funding. 

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Offering hope for people facing chronic pain

Published
17 December 2024
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Health
Science
Research

A major breakthrough in our understanding of pain has been revealed in a collaborative study, opening the door to new ways of tackling long term pain without harmful and addictive opioids.

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Sound-making tech inspires older people to move more

Published
16 December 2024
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Health
Arts & Culture
Research

Older people are moving more, in playful and surprising ways, after using wearable technology developed by the University of Leeds that senses movements to create sounds and music.

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Hippos 'vulnerable' as data gaps hinder conservation efforts

Published
12 December 2024
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Science
Research

A new database of African hippo populations has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and thrive, with populations fragmented and reliant on protected areas.

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Criminal exploitation risk for thousands of children

Published
11 December 2024
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Society & Politics
Health
Research

Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report.

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Switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays

Published
29 November 2024
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Environment
Research

Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to cut down on carbon emissions, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds.

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Oily fish, fruit and cereal can 'cut arthritis risk'

Published
27 November 2024
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Health
Research

Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are linked to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to increased risk, new research shows.

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Awards showcase research impact

Published
22 November 2024
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Research

University of Leeds researchers and support teams who strive to make a meaningful difference in the world have been recognised for their exceptional contributions.