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Radical rethink needed for mental health, ADHD and autism support, experts say
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/november/neurodiversity-autism-mental-health-reform
Leicester health experts say radical reform is needed to develop a new model of support for mental health and neurodevelopmental support.
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Virtual wards could offer alternative to hospital care for heart rhythm patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/november/heart-atrial-fibrillation-virtual-ward
A Leicester study suggests virtual wards could offer a promising alternative to hospital admission for some acute atrial fibrillation patients
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University led programme wins major funding to support next generation of researchers tackling health inequalities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/october/health-inequalities-wellcome-leicester-award
The University of Leicester in partnership with Loughborough University has secured a £10 million award for a PhD programme that supports...
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Study shows low energy diet combined with structured exercise reverses early onset type 2 diabetes in half of participants
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/october/diabetes-diet-study-leicester-lancet
New research by Leicester researchers shows that type 2 diabetes can be reversed with a low-energy diet combined with a structured exercise programme
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Learning from loss: Leicester researchers aim to improve care for future families
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/october/baby-loss-awareness-week-leicester
As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week starting today (9 October), Leicester researchers are highlighting how learning from the deaths of babies can...
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New plan to tackle unreliable research antibodies could save millions and improve medical research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/october/only-good-antibodies-leicester-improvements
Millions of pounds could be saved and research quality improved under a new action plan to tackle unreliable antibodies in studies of human and...
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How one teen’s letter is shaping the next generation of healthcare staff
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/october/lexis-letter-university-leicester-empathy
First-year nursing students at the University of Leicester have praised the “inspiring” story and lasting legacy of Lexi Johnson as they begin...
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Funding boost to tackle Salmonella in chickens with ‘bacteriophage therapy’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/salmonella-bacteriophage-therapy-leicester
Leicester researchers are hoping a funding boost can help bring a new bacteriophage product to combat Salmonella in chickens closer to the market
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Study finds reassuring signs for diabetic and weight loss drug use around pregnancy, but questions remain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/pregnancy-weight-loss-diabetic-lancet
A study by an international group of researchers including Leicester finds popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs are not linked to pregnancy...
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Premature baby charity scoops prestigious award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/smallest-things-award-bapm-babies
A charity set up to support premature babies and their families after neonatal care has won a special award thanks to support from the University...