University Of Nottingham

This study tested whether drinking beetroot juice (a source of nitrate) together with vitamin C could lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel health better than beetroot juice alone. It involved 15 overweight adults aged 50-75 who are at higher risk for heart problems. Rese…

This study tested a 'Pain at Work' toolkit designed to help employees with chronic pain better manage their condition while on the job. Researchers wanted to see if the toolkit, sometimes paired with therapist phone calls, was practical and acceptable for workplaces and employees…

This study tested a new, non-invasive ultrasound device called ZenBud, which aims to gently stimulate a nerve in the ear to potentially reduce tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Researchers wanted to see if people with tinnitus could tell the difference between real and fake treatme…

This study tested whether a six-week program of dietary supplements and specific exercises could reduce pain for people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers divided 117 participants into groups receiving diet advice, exercise plans, both, or a placebo. The main goal was to see i…

This study tested whether a special online mindfulness course could help UK dietitians feel less stressed and burned out at work. Researchers compared a group that took the course with a group that waited, measuring their resilience, stress, and burnout levels over six months. Th…

This study aimed to understand why obesity develops and persists by comparing how the bodies of obese and lean men process food. Researchers used MRI scans and blood tests to measure how quickly food left the stomach, blood flow to the gut, and levels of hormones that control fee…

This study aimed to understand why people of Black African and Caribbean descent have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers compared how quickly a sugary drink left the stomach in 30 White European and 30 Black African/Caribbean adults without diabetes. They me…

This study aimed to understand how hospital staff work to prevent accidental falls in patients with memory or thinking problems. Researchers gathered experiences from doctors, nurses, and therapists by having them participate in simulated scenarios and group discussions. The goal…

This study brought together care home residents, their families, staff, and healthcare professionals to design a better system for preventing falls in older adults living in care facilities. Through a series of workshops, participants created a new model that could include traini…

This study aimed to understand if a single, longer overnight fast (about 16 hours) could improve how the body processes food compared to a typical 10-hour fast. Researchers tested this in a small group of 9 healthy, active young men. They measured how the men's muscles responded …

This study aimed to see if drinking orange juice daily could improve how the body uses insulin, a key hormone for blood sugar control. It involved 36 otherwise healthy but overweight women who drank either orange juice or a control drink for three months. Researchers measured ins…

This study looked at a local training program designed to help care home staff feel more confident in preventing and managing falls among residents. Researchers surveyed staff before and after the program, observed training meetings, and interviewed participants to understand wha…

This study aimed to see if simple, bedside tests could accurately predict heart and lung fitness in older adults. Researchers tested 64 people over age 65, comparing easy measures like handgrip strength and a step test with the complex, gold-standard fitness assessment. The goal …

This study aimed to see if a specific type of talk therapy, called Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), is helpful for people aged 60 and older who have long-term difficulties in their relationships. Researchers worked with a very small group of three participants to gather detaile…