University Of Nottingham

This study looked at whether antioxidants in orange juice can help the body respond better to insulin. Overweight but otherwise healthy women drank either orange juice or a similar-tasting drink every day for three months. Researchers measured insulin sensitivity using a glucose …

This study looked at how prostate and colorectal cancer affect the tiny power plants inside cells (mitochondria) and whether a 4-week home exercise program could improve them. Fifteen men awaiting surgery took part, doing either resistance training or high-intensity interval trai…

This study looked at a new program designed to help care home staff feel more confident in preventing falls. Researchers interviewed staff and observed group meetings to see what topics were covered and if confidence improved. The goal was to learn what makes such a program work …

This study brought together 31 people—including care home residents, family members, and healthcare staff—to design a practical plan for preventing falls in care homes. Through group workshops, they created a model and a way to measure its success. The goal was to make fall preve…

This study looked at how quickly food leaves the stomach and travels through the gut in 20 men—some with obesity and some at a healthy weight. Researchers used MRI scans and blood tests to measure stomach emptying, gut blood flow, and hunger-related hormones. The goal was to bett…

This study used MRI scans to look at how the brain and gut talk to each other after drinking a high-fat or carbohydrate drink. Researchers compared 24 people with obesity and healthy weight to understand differences in appetite control. The goal was to develop better imaging meth…