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Stop the clocks: Brisk walking may slow biological ageing process, study shows
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A new study of genetic data published today (Wednesday) of more than 400,000 UK adults has revealed a clear link between walking pace and a...
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Researchers identify how multiple genes impact vision development and result in rare sight disorder
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An international team of health researchers have, for the first time, described how genetic defects influence the spectrum of vision development...
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Stoneygate Trust and Â鶹ÊÓƵ combine to create pioneering new Centre for Empathic Healthcare
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The Stoneygate Trust and Â鶹ÊÓƵ have combined to create a pioneering new Stoneygate Centre for Excellence in Empathic Healthcare.
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Research reveals health inequalities for Black and South Asian women following gestational diabetes diagnosis
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Black and South Asian women are up to three times more likely to develop certain long-term health conditions following a diagnosis of gestational...
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Leicester expert addresses Parliamentary Committee on NHS staff shortages
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An expert in human resource management has warned MPs of the impact of discrimination on the staff shortage ‘crisis’ within the NHS.
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Pioneering technique could unlock targeted treatments for cancer
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Leicester researchers have described application of a pioneering chemical technique which could unlock ground-breaking new treatments for cancer...
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Study sheds light on how COVID-19 and blood glucose levels increase in-hospital cardiovascular and renal problems
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People admitted to hospital with COVID-19 are more at risk of developing cardiovascular and renal complications if they have low or high blood...
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Major donation to enhance life-changing kidney research at Leicester
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Pioneering research by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ into chronic kidney disease has received a major boost on World Kidney Day following a generous...
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Five year study reveals “unacceptable†inequalities in stillbirth rates between Black, Asian and White babies
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Researchers say around 1,800 stillbirths could have been prevented between 2014 and 2019 if ethnic inequalities did not exist - a 12%...
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Research aims to improve sleep for people with dementia
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Leicester expertise in behavioural science will feed into a research programme helping to find new ways of supporting people with dementia who...