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University is seeking new talent to help with its ground-breaking lifestyle and health research
The University of Leicester’s Lifestyle and Health Research Group (LLHRG) is looking for new research talent to support their work into the prevention and management of chronic disease through physical activity.
Weight loss reduces risk of multiple long-term conditions, expert says
People with diabetes are less likely to develop multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) if they lose weight, an international researcher has said.
Weight reduction is key for people with type 2 diabetes
Individuals living with type 2 diabetes are less likely to hit their HbA1c targets while their BMIs are increasing, research has indicated.
Obesity changes shape of the heart, researcher claims
People living with obesity are more likely to have a heart that that is “geometrically not normal” compared to those with a healthy weight, a cardiology specialist has said.
Conference speaker joins global push to prevent type 1 diabetes
Professor Claire Meek at the University of Leicester is leading one of five global research projects receiving part of £1.5 million funding from JDRF, the world’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, and the Helmsley Charitable Trust to access a unique database which could help prevent type 1 diabetes.