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While we love our physical space in Health Innovation One, our health innovation community is also extremely active online with vibrant social media channels which help keep partners connected, a monthly newsletter full of interesting information and opportunities and various hybrid events and meetings taking place throughout the year.

Some of the human teeth from the 1907-1912 Dog Holes, Warton dig, which were scanned by Lancaster University as part of the project

Museum exhibition reveals how science unlocks secrets of the past

Archaeology and cutting-edge science have come together to unlock secrets and rewrite stories of the Lancaster district’s ancient past.

People used the forums for emotional support, advice, and to connect with others who have similar struggles

Improving online mental health forums in the UK

A range of tools to help improve online mental health forums has been developed by Lancaster University researchers after working with forum moderators and users.

from left: Alastair Richards, CEO of North West Cancer Research, Dr Chris Gaffney, Mrs Motivator, Research Associate Katie Hoad, local MP Cat Smith and Dr Helen Nuttall with Mr Motivator

How Mr Motivator is helping cancer patients prepare for treatment

Celebrity Health and Wellbeing Coach Mr Motivator has filmed videos for the NHS to help cancer patients prepare for surgery through exercising at home.

The regional economic divide between the North and the South has increased since 2018

Poor health in the North costing the UK billions in lost productivity

Closing the health gap between the North and the rest of England could put an extra £18.4 billion into the economy per year according to new research.

Blackpool has the highest rate of drug-related deaths in England

Lancaster involved in first clinical trial to tackle street benzodiazepine use

The launch of a clinical trial to tackle street benzodiazepine use has been welcomed by the Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister for Scotland Maree Todd.