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How the brain's chemical messengers control consciousness and sleep

Researchers have revealed in unprecedented detail how three chemicals interact in the brain to control the transition between sleep, wakefulness, attention and arousal.

Scans reveal lithium acting in the brain

A revolutionary scanning technique has revealed that lithium MRI is a powerful tool for studying how the drug interacts with the brain and could offer more personalised treatment for bipolar disorder.

Scientists uncover key cause of inflammatory bowel disease

A decades-old puzzle has been solved as scientists uncover a key cause of inflammatory bowel disease, paving the way for faster diagnosis and more targeted patient treatments.

Newcastle leads £50m Initiative to improve maternity outcomes

Newcastle University is leading a £50 million national initiative to tackle maternal health inequalities to improve outcomes for women, babies and families across the UK.

UNEE and North East Mayor launch £22.5m fund

Universities for North East England and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have launched the £22.5m Inspire fund to commercialise academic research and innovation in the region. 

Summer sun fails to fix vitamin D gap in at-risk groups

Vitamin D levels remain low all year-round in key at-risk groups in England, challenging the belief that summer sunlight is enough to restore them.

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