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Discover 91Ö±²¥â€™s Reimagined MSc in Human Nutrition

Passionate about nutrition and ready to make an impact? 91Ö±²¥ is excited to announce the relaunch of our MSc in Human Nutrition, updated for the 2025/2026 academic year and designed with today’s ambitious students in mind.
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Improving the evidence base for adult social care

The Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Health have, in partnership, been invited to become a member of the School for Social Care Research (SSCR).
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Tim Chico, Director of the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub, outlines the Hub's mission.

South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub: a year of community building and innovation

Twelve months in, the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH) is making strides along the road to addressing the stark health inequalities that exist across the region.
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Researchers win prestigious Public Health Journal Paper of the Year Award with research on gambling advertising and public health

An impactful study from the Public Health Evidence Reviews & Synthesis Team (PHERST) at the 91Ö±²¥ Centre for Health and Related Research (SCHARR) has received the Public Health Journal Paper of the Year award.
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Scientists identify new genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis

Scientists have identified new genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis, which could now be treated with licensed drugs repurposed to target the debilitating condition.
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Supporting the future of cardiovascular science: University of 91Ö±²¥ Professor honoured for outstanding achievement

A cardiovascular scientist from the University of 91Ö±²¥ has been recognised with a prestigious international award for his pioneering research to identify and treat a major cause of heart disease.
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Researchers present first findings on blood clotting with low platelets after COVID-19 vaccination

A national team of researchers have defined criteria for the diagnosis of patients with blood clotting associated with the Oxford Astrazeneca Covid vaccination.
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Vitamin D supplements ineffective treatment for painful IBS symptoms

Vitamin D supplements are not an effective treatment for easing painful symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a new study from the University of 91Ö±²¥ reveals.
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Innovative gene therapy programme paves the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

An innovative gene therapy programme which could pave the way for novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, has been launched at the University of 91Ö±²¥ in collaboration with the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult.