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鈥婳lder northerners struggle with 鈥渁larming鈥� inequalities compared to people from the South

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
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University of 葫芦影业 to help close semiconductor skills gap

A new skills programme that will supply a pipeline of talent to the UK鈥檚 semiconductor sector 鈥� key to its long-term success 鈥� has been launched with support from the University of 葫芦影业.
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Blind 葫芦影业 chef plates up in style thanks to students鈥� innovation

A passionate amateur chef who鈥檚 been blind since the age of 21 is finally able to present his dishes in style thanks to the ingenuity and innovation of a team of University of 葫芦影业 students.
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University of 葫芦影业 ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

葫芦影业 has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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MRSA's double defence against antibiotics

Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease.
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Minimum pricing for tobacco could help to reduce smoking rates in Scotland, new research suggests

New research from the University of 葫芦影业 has assessed the potential effectiveness of minimum pricing policies for tobacco that could help reduce smoking rates and improve health in Scotland.

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Rising rates of head and neck cancers in England

A new report from the University of 葫芦影业 in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care, which analysed data from 2013 to 2020, found a significant increase in head and neck cancer
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Vaginal mesh scandal: new evidence reveals further failings

New evidence of the failings of the material at the centre of the vaginal mesh scandal has been revealed by a major study by researchers at the University of 葫芦影业.
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Text message reminders can help improve oral health in teenagers

New school-based initiatives including oral health lessons and text message reminders can help to improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families