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Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis

New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis.

Daily glass of 100% fruit juice could help support mental wellbeing

People who drink a glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie each day as part of the UK’s 5-a-day healthy eating guidance see improvements in their mental wellbeing, according to new research.

Northern Universities transform healthcare training

Five Northern universities have come together to launch a UK first regional strategy designed to strengthen collaboration and enhance interprofessional education (IPE) for future health professionals

Educate North Award for Community Engagement

A Medical School partnership that delivers community-led physical activity programmes while helping medical students develop confidence in people-centred healthcare has won an Educate North Award.

Landmark 2030 pledge to build healthier communities

The Russell Group’s 24 universities have announced a landmark pledge to help build a healthier UK in partnership with the NHS, government, industry and local communities.

Comment: Strength training may be the key to healthy ageing

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Christopher Hurst discusses how one of the most important and well-established factors in healthy ageing is muscle strength.

United front will tackle inequalities in heart disease

Scientists at Newcastle University have joined a new £50 million NIHR-funded national consortium aimed at tackling inequalities in cardiovascular disease.

Royal award for Dementia research

Researchers from the University transforming the understanding, diagnosis and care of people with Dementia with Lewy Bodies, have been recognised with the highest national honour for universities.

Covid inquiry hears evidence from public health expert

A world-leading expert on health inequalities at Newcastle University will be presenting further evidence to the independent public inquiry into the Covid pandemic today.