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A national supervised toothbrushing programme should be rolled out in our schools to tackle the crisis of tooth decay affecting millions of children

Researchers in the UK and India are working in partnership to address an urgent need to stop dentists over-prescribing antibiotics.

patient going into radiotherapy machine

A kinder treatment for anal cancer involving a lower dose and shorter course of radiotherapy is more effective than traditional treatment, a clinical trial led by Leeds researchers has found.

A bone marrow slide showing myeloma cells.

An innovative blood cancer treatment regime could extend remission by seven months on average, according to a clinical trial led by the University of Leeds.

Older man sitting with drip into his arm

Elderly colon cancer patients are being given the chance to access a clinical trial led by the University of Leeds that could transform future practice.

A portrait photograph of Professor Karen Spilsbury

Professor Karen Spilsbury has been awarded share of £24m NIHR funding to develop research to foster a more effective and well-supported social care workforce.