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New research shows that spending less on tobacco, gambling and sweets is good for the UK economy

A new study from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) has found that public health policies which reduce spending on harmful products can actually provide a significant boost to UK jobs and the wider economy.
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UK’s first agreed definition of ‘dark kitchens’ to bring delivery-only food outlets under regulation

One in seven food outlets on the UK’s major delivery apps is now a "dark kitchen," according to new research that reveals the true scale of the nation’s invisible takeaway industry.

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Breakthrough set to accelerate osteoporosis drug development

Millions of osteoporosis patients worldwide are set to benefit from a major international breakthrough, which will transform how new treatments for the debilitating disease are developed.
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Waist-to-height ratio found to be a more accurate indicator of obesity risk in older adults than BMI

Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), researchers have found.
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Sheffield medical student awarded Chancellor’s Medal for work to tackle health inequalities

A final year medical student who has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the health inequalities experienced by marginalised groups, has been awarded the University of Sheffield’s Chancellor’s Medal.
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MP visits finalists for transformative AI heart disease technology

Clive Betts MP paid a visit to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to meet the team behind transformative AI heart disease technology, including researchers from The University of Sheffield.
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Sheffield medical students win prestigious UK gastroenterology awards

Two medical students at the University of Sheffield were presented with Medical Student Prizes in the prestigious 2023 Dr Falk Pharma/Guts UK Charity national awards.
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New toolkit launched to help patients with inflammatory bowel disease

A toolkit to support people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to communicate confidently with healthcare professionals has been launched in Sheffield.

| Published by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
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AI tool could speed up dementia diagnosis

A new AI tool that could help doctors assess the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s more quickly and efficiently, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.