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Sitting less and moving more could reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
Prescribing less sedentary time, rather than more exercise, could be more important for patients at high risk of type 2 diabetes, say researchers at the University of Leicester
Leicester wins Highly Commended award for Star Trek-style "Sick Bay"
University of Leicester researchers recognised at the Times Higher Education's 2012 awards
International study provides new insights into genetic causes of coronary artery disease
Leicester cardiovascular expert co-leads largest study in the disease to date
Life-saving drug should be given more widely in UK hospitals – new study
Inexpensive treatment cuts risk of bleeding to death by 30 per cent
Record donation is presented to the University of Leicester
Donation from John and Lucille van Geest Foundation will provide vital funds for heart research
Calcium in context: new textbook from cardiovascular scientists
Third edition of ‘Calcium signaling protocols’ published
Sitting down for long periods of time increases risk of diabetes, heart disease and death
Researchers urge people to take breaks from long periods of sitting to reduce health risks.
University Professor wins impressive international award
Head of our Department of Cardiovascular Sciences wins the International Okamoto Award by the Japan Vascular Disease Research Foundation.
A more intensive lifestyle could be a lifesaver
Leicester heart researchers find changes to lifestyle can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
Rotarians give enthusiastic backing for new Cardiovascular Research Centre
Fundraising for cardiovascular science.
Funding brings new hi-tech equipment for University medical researchers
University of Leicester scientists in two separate research groups have secured funding for state-of-the-art equipment that will particularly benefit work on child health.
Revolutionary UK-first operation to tackle heart failure
University of Leicester researchers used an innovative nerve-stimulating implant to treat the condition for the first time today.
Research begins at new health unit
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester- Loughborough Diet and Lifestyle Activity Biomedical Research Unit (BRU) officially launched recently.
New study highlights diabetes risk for South Asians
Blood sugar levels in different ethnic groups compared by University of Leicester researcher
Centre of Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences
Centre of Excellence in genome editing technology adds to cardiovascular research tools
Leicester diabetes experts contribute to NICE guidelines
Research from University of Leicester will help management of diabetes risks
Leicester diabetes experts recommend ongoing clinical support
One-time advice not enough for those diagnosed, according to Leicester researchers.
CRC appeal hits £1m target thanks to local industrialist
David Wilson Foundation makes £500,000 donation to equip state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Research Centre.
Leicester academic contributes to spaceflight podcast
Leading medical journal invites Professor Ronney Panerai to interview on heart and brain function before and after spaceflight
Heart research PhD researcher wins regional science prize
Department of Cardiovascular Sciences repeats last year’s success.
