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Weight stigma expert gives evidence to Government inquiry
A Leeds expert has called on the Government to tackle weight stigma and introduce long-term policies that recognise the chronic nature of obesity.
Pandemic leaves two thirds of six-year-olds falling behind
COVID-19 pandemic has left two-thirds of Leeds’ six-year-olds behind in their development, researchers say.
Tracking a city’s young people as they come of age
Researchers have secured £7 million to fund the next stage of the pioneering Born in Bradford study into the health and wellbeing of the city’s young people.
Global co-chair role for Professor Louise Dye
On the 1st January, Professor Louise Dye was appointed as an International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Global Board Co-Chair.
Widening inequalities for children in the North of England cost billions, increase poverty and cost children’s lives
A MAJOR new report out today paints a stark picture of inequality for children growing up in the North of England post-pandemic compared to those in the rest of the country.