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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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University of Sheffield programme widens access to medical courses to train more future doctors

A programme launched by the University of Sheffield is widening access for students to study medicine for those from communities with low participation in higher education, living with a disability or care leavers.

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Sheffield team to create a ‘digital twin’ of the human heart

A ‘digital twin’ of the human cardiovascular system will be developed for the first time by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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New Sheffield study of newborn babies seeks to prevent eczema

A research collaboration between the University of Sheffield and the University of Manchester will seek to understand how our skin develops from birth.
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Cancer drugs could potentially treat the lung inflammation causing COPD

New research from the University of Sheffield shows a certain class of cancer drugs could be used in the future to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Patients as Educators

Blog: Making patients' voices heard – what is the Patients as Educators Programme?

Developed in 2004, our 'Patients as Educators' programme gives students working towards a health profession as much opportunity as possible to learn from a real patient setting.