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Sunscreen application has better face coverage than SPF moisturisers, study...

University of Liverpool research, published in PLOS One, shows moisturisers with sun protection factor (SPF) provide less sun protection than the equivalent strength sunscreen in real-world scenarios,...

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AI-powered body scans to improve type 2 diabetes diagnosis

The University of Liverpool is a collaborator on a new project that’s set to develop technology to improve the diagnosis and monitoring of type 2 diabetes. An Innovate UK grant awarded to Perspectum...

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Grab a ‘Pint of Science’ with Liverpool researchers

Tickets are launched today for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, which will see University of Liverpool scientists take to the stage in venues across the city centre. Pint of...

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Next stage of innovative osteoarthritis drug clinical trial begins

A trial for an innovative and ‘game-changing’ treatment for osteoarthritis taking place at the University of Liverpool has begun its second stage, bringing it one-step closer to completion....

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Second edition of University academic journal published

The second edition of the academic journal ‘Insider Imprint’, which features a diverse range of content from students based in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, has been published. Insider...

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Staff invited to Drug Administration and Delivery workshop

The Industrial Strategy team has organised an all-day workshop on Friday 12 July to address the development of innovative new diagnostic tools, medical products and treatments. The Drug Administration...

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Viewpoint: Should obesity be recognised as a disease?

“Categorising obesity as a disease will encourage people to seek treatment” say John Wilding, Professor of Medicine at the University & Honorary Consultant Physician at Aintree University Hospital...

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Cardiovascular project wins healthcare innovation award

A ground-breaking programme to improve awareness and detection of patients with atrial fibrillation that was co-developed by Professor Gregory Lip from the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science...

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‘Feline ok?’ – Complimentary clinic for older cats recruiting new patients

A complimentary service dedicated to improving the health and welfare of older cats, run by the University, is seeking more patients from the local area for ‘impawtant’ research. In 2017 the University...

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Funding boost to help fast track global challenges research

The University of Liverpool has been awarded more than £650,000 from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to help deliver scalable solutions to issues faced by low and middle-income countries. The award...

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New research shows minimal footwear improves stability in older people

Analysis of foot pressure points University of Liverpool research, published in Clinical Biomechanics, reveals certain types of conventional footwear are not as beneficial to balance and stability for...

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Study uses eye movement test to confirm brain-ageing effects

A new study, published in PeerJ, shows how University of Liverpool researchers have used a newly developed eye movement test to improve the understanding of how parts of the brain work. Healthy, older...

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World Cancer Day – Year in Review

Today is World Cancer Day (WCD), which takes place every year on 4 February. Founded in 2005, WCD is one singular initiative allowing cancer charities, researchers, health care workers, businesses and...

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‘Smart’ devices help reduce adverse outcomes of common heart condition

A new study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, highlights the feasible use of mobile health (mHealth) devices to help with the screening and detection of a common heart...

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Review highlights best approach to managing thrombotic disease patients...

Depiction of a blood clot forming inside a blood vessel A new international state of the art position document, published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology, highlights the implications...

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Third edition of University academic journal published

The third edition of the academic journal ‘Insider Imprint’, which features a diverse range of content from students based in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, has been published. Insider...

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