University Of Nottingham

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

This study tested whether a new training method using flavored chewing gum could help people recover lost or changed senses of smell and taste. Thirty adults who had experienced smell or taste problems for 3 months to 2 years tried either the gum training, traditional smell train…

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 brought together care home residents, their families, staff, and health professionals to create a practical system for preventing falls in older adults. Through a series of workshops, the team designed a model that could include staff training, safety audits, and bette…

This study aimed to understand how muscles work at a cellular level in frail older adults who have broken a hip. Researchers took small muscle samples from 80 patients during their hip surgery to analyze fat content and gene activity. The goal was to gather detailed knowledge abo…

This study aimed to understand the real-world challenges and best practices for preventing accidental falls in hospitalized patients who have temporary or permanent cognitive impairment, like confusion or memory loss. Researchers gathered experiences from doctors, nurses, and the…

This study aimed to find out if drinking orange juice daily could improve how well the body responds to insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar. It involved 36 overweight but otherwise healthy women who drank either orange juice or a control drink daily for three months. Res…

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 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 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…