Three workouts a week can shift immuno-metabolic ageing
New Birmingham study is the first to show how tightly linked metabolic and inflammatory improvements are in response to exercise as we age.
- Published: 9 February 2026
News search
Cutting-edge research and insightful commentary from world-leading experts.
478 results were found based on your search term
Trial into weight loss drugs for treating blinding headaches
University of Birmingham and Specsavers will give trial participants regular eye scans to monitor optic nerve swelling associated with IIH
- Published: 6 February 2026
When antibodies backfire: Scientists uncover how imbalanced antibodies can protect gonorrhoea
New research reveals how some immune responses shield gonorrhoea bacteria from attack, offering crucial insights for developing an effective vaccine.
- Published: 2 February 2026
UK-Nigeria link celebrates decade of surgical innovation
University of Birmingham-led global surgery initiative based in Nigeria celebrates 10th anniversary - including success in clinical trials
- Published: 27 January 2026
Birmingham researchers lead state-of-the-art review on heart disease in chronic kidney disease
Researchers emphasise the importance of detecting heart abnormalities earlier to prevent cardiac damage.
- Published: 27 January 2026
Birmingham researchers receive funding to develop new drugs to block leukaemia growth
Funding will allow Birmingham researchers to develop new drugs to improve outcomes for children with leukaemia.
- Published: 21 January 2026
Childhood type 1 diabetes screening is effective and could prevent thousands of emergency diagnoses
Recruitment for next phase of the trial called ELSA 2 launches, expanding screening to include children aged 2-17
- Published: 20 January 2026
How do health insurance policies in resource poor countries support women’s health?
Birmingham researchers are supporting lower and middle-income countries to understand how universal health insurance can improve welfare.
- Published: 20 January 2026
- ...