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Children's access to NHS dentists and rates of tooth decay remain very poor despite improvements from national Government interventions, oral health experts say.

Deforestation is leading to temperature increases of up to 5°C in some tropical regions, according to data revealed in a new interactive map created by researchers at the University of Leeds.

The University of Leeds is championing the use of Wikipedia to make education and history more accessible.

One of the UK's largest scientific studies investigating the links between diet and cancer has reached its 30th anniversary, with celebrations from Leeds researchers who spearheaded the project.

Scientists have found a way to pick the best pacemaker for each patient, potentially making them last years longer. Researchers at the University of Leeds, Université Grenoble Alpes and University Hospital of Grenoble-Alpes, France, have developed an algorithm which allows doctors to work out which pacemaker functions are likely to use the most battery power.

The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, already known to be in deep trouble, now faces 'a worsening crisis' which, say experts, puts the UK on the brink of a national emergency.

The number of children and young people accessing NHS-funded mental health services has increased by nearly 80,000 in the past year, sparking renewed concern over a system already under strain.

A new report published by the Child of the North initiative shows that the two-child benefit cap is pushing 109 families a day into hardship.

Legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) has led to a marked reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis. The research, which was carried out in England by the University of Leeds, estimates that two million fewer in-scope HFSS products were sold per day after the new law took effect.

Kenyan students have demonstrated how Artificial Intelligence can enhance the study of endangered animals.